Anandabazar Patrika — Disrespectful and insensitive reporting

I recently read an article, "Korea-r pop gaane moje Bangali-r notun projonmo" by Mr. Rajibaksha Rakshit, that was not only disrespectful of the Korean artists but also highly racist in its views. I understand the parents' concerns for their children missing out on classes and I'm in no way supporting these fans, but that doesn't give anyone the right to insult or show the artists in bad light. The reporter did not even care to find out if the transliterated names of the said artists are correct. Moreover, their assumption of the fact that just because North-Easterners have similar physical features to Koreans, that they prefer their music, is nothing short of sheer racism. Perhaps a little bit of introspection would help the reporter in this matter. The lack of representation, and continuous misrepresentation and stereotyping of these communities in media and entertainment industries of our country, might have made them feel socially excluded and therefore, led them to prefer music and other mode of entertainment that makes them feel appreciated. This mere insensitivity towards your own countrymen is lacking in most people of our country and I'm sorry to say this but the 'elders', you lot, are to be blamed. Your continued racist behaviour is utterly shameful and shows nothing but a highly outdated way of thinking. I sincerely hope this sort of reporting doesn't occur again, not just because KPop is in trend, but because this newspaper is one of the most popular and reputable ones in our region, and seeing its degrading quality of news reporting really makes me question its reputation. As humans we should always respect one another, regardless of our differences. That's the least we can do.