No war, want peace: Ukraine citizens in Dhaka
Ukraine citizen Aksana
Lapikova has demanded the security of their relatives back in Ukraine as the
country is being invaded by Russia.
"Everything can be
solved without war in the 21st century. We want peace, not war," said
Lapikova who has been living in Dhaka for 20 years because of her marriage.
However, her mother,
younger sister and sister's children live in Ukraine.
Speaking to Prothom Alo, Lapikova said, "I talk to my mother and sister over phone. They are in serious trouble. As my mother is 72-year-old, she is afraid of going out."
"She is struggling to
have food as she is not able to go to the supermarket to purchase
essentials.," Lapikova added.
Lapikova came up with this tale at a human chain at the National Press Club. Ukraine citizens and relatives of Bangladeshis in Ukraine organised this around 11:00am on Wednesday.
Aksana Lapikiva said,
"People with sound mind and body cannot accept the turbulence going on in
Ukraine. We are Ukrainians. We want peace, no war. We want the security of our
relatives."
Bangladesh expat in Ukraine
and Bangladesh community Asha Kyiv City president Islam Gausul said, "War
is not expected for any country. A solution in another way is possible without
war. Many of my family, including my daughter, are living in fear round the
clock. Many, including children, are being killed. We are incurring huge
loss."
Islam Gausul has been
living in Ukraine for 30 years. He has been running business there.
On 19 December, he came to
Bangladesh. He was scheduled to return to Ukraine on 10 March. He is now unable
to return to Ukraine due to war.