The New Nation - Internet Edition

Take the Grand Central Parkway (GCP either east or west) to Parsons Boulevard Exit (16). From the west, make a right at the traffic light onto Parsons (opposite from the east). This route is marked by green York College signs. Follow Parsons till it merges with Archer Avenue. Long Island Railroad is directly in front of you. Make a left at the light onto Archer. Heading east on Archer, Guy R. Brewer Boulevard is the third light. Make a right onto Guy Brewer, parking lot is on your left.

From JFK or LGA take the Van Wyck Expressway (I678) to the Liberty Avenue Exit (4). From the north make a left onto Liberty to head east. This route is marked by green York College signs. Pass under the JFK Airtrain trestle heading east on Liberty. You will pass under the Long Island Railroad and York's FDA building on your left. Follow Liberty to Guy R. Brewer Boulevard and make a left. The parking lot is on your right.

Alternatively, you may also take the Long Island Expressway to exit 23 (Kissena Boulevard) and take that south. It will turn into Parsons Boulevard. Follow Parsons till it merges with Archer Avenue. Long Island Railroad is directly in front of you. Make a left at the light onto Archer. Heading east on Archer, Guy R. Brewer Boulevard is the third light. Make a right onto Guy Brewer, parking lot is will be on your left.

Rashidul Bari

USA

Everytime I think of the martyrs of the language movement, my heart fills with gratitude and pride. The sons of this soil had sacrificed their lives for a cause which is unprecedented in history and it has not gone in vain. 21st February has been recognised as the International Mother Language Day and is being observed throughout the world.

Our deepest sympathy and regards for the mothers who lost their sons for such a noble cause. I do not know how many of them are still alive. Some time ago I saw a programme on the television, which portrayed the miserable condition in which the mother of a martyr of the language movement is living. It shocked me and I felt ashammed. The government must take appropriate measures to make life easy for the mother who lost his son for such a noble cause. And I think individuals who have the capacity should come forward with helping hands.

We should pay homage to the martyrs not only on 21st February but remember them throughout the year and by this true respect will be expressed and displayed.

Nur Jahan

Chittagong