I first went to Japan in 2007 for higher studies at Osaka University. I was in Osaka for about four years. I will write about the memories of that time another time. Today I am writing about a recent visit. Last March I went to Osaka for 10 days for research and seminar work. I have done a research work in Joint Collaborative of Bangladesh University Grant Commission (UGC) and Japan JSPS for two years.. It ended in March. whatever, The flight was on the 11th. A day before he had an exam related work at Jagannath University. At the end of the work, the president of the examination committee, madam (Professor Sanjida Farhana) invited him to ride the monorail.. I have seen monorail/metrorail in Dhaka, But never wanted to ride. I heard a lot of crowd.
Besides, I have ridden a lot in Japan. But as I had time, I accepted his invitation. He once taught at Chittagong University. My teacher was based on that. Not without listening to the teacher. The result is also good. The monorail experience was good. I took the metro from Motijheel, In a different compartment though. Here again, men and women have to ride in separate compartments due to overcrowding. It was so good on the first trip, I enjoyed Japan in my own country. As it was noon, the pressure of people was relatively less. I got down at Mirpur 10 in the shortest possible time. It was never possible before. I got down at the station and said that I will do the card. I want to make a card even though I am not in Dhaka, The train experience was good. Madam was a little surprised. Seeing my interest, he made my card himself. I returned to the secretariat from Mirpur in the evening using the card. This is an amazing experience. It was a bit crowded, But it was unthinkable to hope to return at such a short time in the evening. It was also possible in Bangladesh with the help of Japan. So much comfort and joy, With a bit of pride. We have Metrorail, we can too. May we hold on, That is the expectation now.
Thank you very much Japan, To destroy Bangladesh as much as possible since independence. So far, Japan has been the single largest donor of development aid without any form of intervention. Also enjoys Japan, If Bangladesh can hold on. Japan likes the friendly attitude and contentment among Bangladeshi people. This is the opinion of two professors who recently visited Bangladesh for the aforementioned research project. traffic jam, intense heat, the dust, Bangladesh is very dear to them despite all the adversities like fear of robbery etc.
whatever, I arrived in Japan on the morning of the 12th – at 5:30 am at Osaka’s Kansai Airport. Other times I usually take the airport limousine bus to the nearest Osaka University residence (stops around Toyonaka campus – Umeda or Hotarogaike).. I didn’t want to go by bus this time. You have to wait a little to board the train. The desire to ride the train and especially the monorail after going to Japan after riding the metro in Bangladesh. I went to the residence by train. I was looking for an opportunity to ride the monorail. I got it after a day. A Taiwanese PhD researcher was invited to his home for dinner. The means of going to his home is monorail. I went to Shaji station from the monorail next to Toyonaka campus feeling very happy. Then 10 minutes walk. As soon as I got on the monorail, I touched the card like Bangladesh and got on the train. At the time when it is supposed to come, It can be said in that second. I got on the train and started thinking, We also have this train now. We can travel from Motijheel to Mirpur in the fastest possible time in the ever-congested Dhaka city.. I am riding on Japan’s Osaka monorail and feeling happy in my heart with the experience and love of Bangladesh, With pride and gratitude towards Japan.
Maybe populous country called electricityt the crisis, managerial error, There will be some problems due to lack of professionalism etc, But surely we will be successful one day. It may not take long if there is political will and proper enforcement of law and order. It’s just not my hope, Japanese professors also agree.
A person saw the color of river water at Sadarghat in old Dhaka and said, This was also the case in Japan 50-60 years ago. That means Bangladesh may one day become like Japan. Another retired professor said similar things. He is very beloved of Bangladesh, Professor Tomio Mizokami – who was awarded the Freedom Award by the Government of Bangladesh in 2013 for his contribution to Bangladesh during the Liberation War. He came to Dhaka in 2013, He spoke in Bengali in front of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He wanted to visit Chittagong University by accepting my hospitality. ButtHe was prevented from leaving the Sheraton Hotel due to the political unrest of the time. His compassion for Bangladesh and the Bengali language, including writing on behalf of Bangladesh in an Indian newspaper in 1971, It is unforgettable. I met him for the first time in 2008. The day he first came to my house (Anoharast in Mino City) he brought with him some newspapers published in 1971 and a copy of the first constitution of Bangladesh to show me.. Bengali is very beautiful, Can speak Hindi and Urdu. He has translated several Bengali novels including the last poem into Japanese. Now the age is 83 years. Even then whenever I go to Osaka, come to meet. This time March also came with two grandsons. He showed them to a professor from Bangladesh. This time he was talking about speech, Japan used to be an agricultural country. Now not even 10 percent are farmers. If Bangladesh also moves in the right direction, One day Japan will prosper. Foreigners say these things, It’s good to hear words of hope. want to accept, But I was hindered by reality. Like the monorail, Shahjalal Airport’s third terminal will surely be world famous. It was also built under Japanese supervision. Hopefully, like the third terminal like the monorail, Bangladesh will gradually become the Japanese UtWill move towards Karsha.
Let’s come back to the monorail. Like Shaji, I rode the monorail when I got the chance – I also went to Senrichu. Every time I rode it, a different kind of love worked, This is what we have. This time at Senrichuo Monorail Station by one of my former students (Department of Anthropology, Chittagong University) memory has also been added. I rode the monorail from Shibahara to Senrichuo station with Anupam. I shared my experience about the similarities and differences between our two countries. Both of us were comparing various aspects of Japan with Bangladesh. He (Anupam Chakma) recently completed his Masters from a university in Tokyo. He came to Osaka by bullet train from faraway Tokyo to meet me for two hours. He returned again in the afternoon. In Japan, Tokyo-Osaka is not an issue. Train journey is so easy, That is timely and convenient, Traveling such a long distance is not an issue for those living in Japan. Professor Tomio Mizokami went to Tokyo from Osaka in December last year and attended a function of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh at a hotel and returned to Osaka on the same day.. According to him, He took a stand for Bangladesh by working for Bangladeshi refugees sheltered in India, It’s nothing like that, Just humanity. He is overwhelmed with such state honor for him. He is very grateful to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He came to meet me before the Prime Minister attended the function.
Although the monorail looks almost the same, the monorail has a culture, But it is different. such as– Everyone stands in line to board the train, Even a small child can stand in line and board the train, There is no chance of him falling. No one is in a hurry. If you don’t get a seat, you will catch the next train. No one wants to outdo anyone. There is no need for separate compartments for men and women. According to the destination of the train, many lines can be seen at the station. They read books while standing in line, telling stories. The original image of reading a book is seen inside the train. Almost everyone reads books, Many books have covers. As a result, It is not clear who is reading what book. No one wants to know that. Who does what?, Anyone read about this?tIt goes without saying that there is no happiness. Again, many people are seen in the mobile phone. But mostly read books; Some people read newspapers. Even those who stand in the crowd, They also read books. Mobile headphones are seen in the ears of almost everyone, young and middle-aged. But in tri or bus, No one is seen talking in a restaurant or walking down the street. One’s words and deeds should not cause any difficulty to others, It is their main concern – one of etiquette.
(the rest tomorrow)
Author: Prof, University of Chittagong
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