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Time is moving slowly. The awaited moment is approaching in the diary pages. And after a few days, the biggest event of football, the World Cup, begins. Only one month left. One of the biggest sporting events in the world is starting on June 11. This year’s 23rd season is being held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
As football craze is gathering in different parts of the world, Bangladesh is also going to unite with this festival. Bangladesh did not have the opportunity to appear on the world stage of football. Still, there is great excitement, frenzy and excitement among the people of this country about the World Cup. The flag of the beloved country flies across the country. A big procession came out. As the tide of joy flows in the victory of the favorite team, similarly the hearts of millions of fans are broken in defeat. These frenzy-excitements of the supporters do not escape the attention of the world media anymore. All the stories of the joys and sorrows of Bangladeshi football fans spread to the countries that the fans love.
The waiting time is ending in three and a half years instead of four years. Meanwhile, like other regions of the country, preparations for the World Cup football festival are also starting in the hill towns. Far away from the fight on the field, the people here are not lagging behind in terms of passion, excitement and support. Two bridges built over the Kaptai lake in Rangamati have become a symbolic platform. Two bridges are located side by side in Asambasti area of Rangamati Sadar. Local people call one ‘Brazil Bridge’, the other ‘Argentina Bridge’. Location of ‘Brazil’ and ‘Argentina’ are close on the world map. There is not much distance between these two neighboring countries. Similarly, the distance between these two bridges of Kaptai Lake is not much, less than hundred meters. However, in terms of emotions, it is like two different worlds. Yellow-green predominates across one bridge, blue-white dominates the other.
Monsoon season has not started yet. There is no rain. So the Kaptai lake has gradually dried up. Now there is no water flow under the two bridges. Although there is no life inside the lake, there is no sign of it in the bridge area. As the World Cup is approaching, the traffic around these two bridges is increasing. Hanging of flags, painting, hoisting of banners – all preparations for the festival are in full swing. As evening falls, chatter, discussion, arguments and predictions gather on the two bridges.
Mohammad Helal is a resident of Asambasti area. A blind supporter of Argentina and Messi. He has a different love for blue and white. The dream of watching the World Cup in the hands of the favorite team’s players has come true. The memory of winning the 2022 World Cup still shines in his eyes. Three and a half years have passed, but the memory of that world victory is still bright. Mohammad Helal believes that the same scenario will be born this time. There is no explanation for the feeling that arose between Argentina’s championship and watching the World Cup in Messi’s hands. This child of Rangamati was waiting for such a film for years.
Even after the success of his favorite team, Helal still has a regret in his mind. Last season’s final match was shown on the big screen on the Argentina bridge. He was not lucky enough to sit on this bridge and watch one of the best matches in football history with hundreds of people. He was in neighboring district Chittagong in search of livelihood. But this time will not be missed. Helal is somewhat upset because the color of the Argentine flag has faded on the bridge. However, he is optimistic that everything will be colorful when the World Cup comes.
There are very few cars on the Argentina bridge. Occasionally one or two CNG-powered autorickshaws ply. But the complete opposite picture is in Brazil bridge. After crossing this bridge, Rangamati Science and Technology University is located in Kaptai Upazila. Due to these reasons, the Brazil Bridge is busy throughout the day. The crowd of visitors started to increase in the afternoon. Fierce chatter-story goes on till night.
The long wait for Argentina’s fans is over, but Brazil’s time at the World Cup is only getting longer. After 2002, the team has not been able to become exactly ‘Brazil’ in the World Cup. Where is the rhythm of samba dance lost?
Brazil has not won the World Cup since 2002. The team for whom winning the World Cup was once almost a regular occurrence is now in the long shadow of waiting. As each World Cup comes to an end, the fans’ frustrating wait never ends; Instead, it becomes more painful. Among them, the World Cup victory of the arch-rival country last time has increased the pain many times. However, the lamp of hope was not extinguished. Brazil fans hope, this time their dreams are going to come true. Yellow-green flag colors will be bright again. His impression can be found when standing on the Brazil bridge. The faded bridge has been repainted. Now much more bright and colorful. Clearly visible from a distance.
The bright color has given new hope to the fans. Brazil supporter Sumon Chakma said, “It’s been a long time since we got the cup. But Brazil means hope. This time something good will happen.
These two bridges in a mountainous area eight thousand miles away from the World Asar are now not just a way of travel; Football has become a symbol of passion, madness and love. When the World Cup comes, the entire area is divided into two colors – yellow-green and blue-white. The bridge has become the stage representing the two rival countries, and on that stage the battle of emotions is going on every day.
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