Consequential Colonialism

Consequential Colonialism

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I like and respect the British a lot. However, from the viewpoint of patriotism, one aspect from the colonial time has attracted my attention. The British left this subcontinent long ago. However, the legacy of colonialism still makes its presence felt in the names of certain places. This lets me invent a new term called "Consequential Colonialism". Whenever we say "Chittagong" or "Bogra" etc. then the British colonial moments appear before us like pictures. My suggestion is that the names of places should be changed according to the local way of pronunciation. For example, we should write Chottogram in English notChittagong. Similarly, Sylet not Sylhet; Bogura not Bogra; Kumilla not Comilla; Jossore or Joshore not Jessore; Moymonsingho not Mymensingh etc.

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