Surovi_bangladeshi_girl_update_frozen_.mp4 | Original
: Surovi gained national recognition during the anti-discrimination student movement in July 2024. She frequently shared social media content criticizing political figures and the army chief.
: She was arrested in Tongi, Gazipur, based on a case filed by journalist Naimur Rahman Durjoy. The allegations included extortion, kidnapping for ransom, and blackmailing via social media. Surovi_Bangladeshi_Girl_Update_Frozen_.mp4
: A major point of public outcry was her age. While her birth certificate indicated she was 17 years old , police recorded her age as 21 to secure a two-day remand. This led to widespread protests on court premises and criticism on social media platforms like Facebook . This led to widespread protests on court premises
The viral nature of the file name you mentioned is linked to several trending video reports: The allegations included extortion
'July warrior' Surovi wronged, entire case against her fabricated
: A viral video showed Surovi appealing to her mother and the public, claiming she was put on remand without a proper investigation.
Proletarian Poetry
In search of peace
Our hands bend iron for sickles,
but the heart starts to imagine
our enemies’ necks as grasses
When I read these lines
I thought what an image!
They were enough for me
to reach for my Visa card.
I also loved watching him
performing live. The first
poem he read about
wanting to be a river to
emigrate but still be at home
was marvellous.
Thanks for the introduction Peter.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks for the comment Owen and glad you liked it. Credit due to Chris Beckett who I met at The Shuffle, Poetry Cafe. Peter
LikeLike
Thank you so much for posting this. I enjoyed Beweketu’s poetry even more than his novels through the years. I also hope his previous poetry works would be translated into english to reach a larger audience.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks very much. I’m glad you liked it. Best wishes, Peter
LikeLike