The Man I Knew

The piece is a tribute to Dr Piash Karim by a former student who came to know him through sociology courses at BRAC University.

It writes of his politics: ‘Some may refer to him as the last true Marxist in Bangladesh, while others might disagree. But I simply found him to be a rebel.’ It adds: ‘His stances on issues have always been unwavering, yet very accommodative. He would always listen to opposing views, no matter what they were, and treat them all with respect.’

It writes of disagreement: ‘We may not agree on numerous issues, but that does not mean the other side is wrong; it is just that we have a different perception of the reality.’