As far as i know... this is because conjunctivitis was brought in by Bangladeshi immigrants... 1970s i think.... the expression "Joy Bangla" is sort of a (sarcastic) thanksgiving :-)
Hey! was not aware that you were reading my blog :) Good to know about the strange nomenclature. Now I have an answer to atleast one of the many questions that have bothered me since childhood :D
As far as i know... this is because conjunctivitis was brought in by Bangladeshi immigrants... 1970s i think.... the expression "Joy Bangla" is sort of a (sarcastic) thanksgiving :-)
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Hey! was not aware that you were reading my blog :)
ReplyDeleteGood to know about the strange nomenclature. Now I have an answer to atleast one of the many questions that have bothered me since childhood :D