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To the Editor
State of affairs, MPs and government
Sir. There was bill seeking the raise of benefits of the MPs which will cost an additional amount of Taka 3.0 crore per year. If passed, an extra amount of Taka 90.909.09 per MP will get spent apart from the existing benefits they arc already enjoying. Bangladesh is one of the world's poorest countries: we have a heavy burden of foreign debts on our shoulder, and that is going to be repaid out of the taxes paid by us. the people, not by the for 'fortunate' MPs.
Some of the MPs rate themselves as senior than the Secretaries in Ministries; why such controversy? You are elected by vote, and there should not be any doubt about your status. Maybe sometimes your educational and other qualifications are lacking, but you are our elected representatives to the Parliament and thus your status is above any Government servant.
The MPs are bestowed with Ilic responsibility to look after the Interest of respective constituencies: but what they arc in reality doing? They can spend millions during election period: why they are so eager to spend more money from the Exchequer. The Government Is the caretaker of the Exchequer, not Its owner to spend it as to their wishes and to pass any bill to suit their interests which might even against the Interest of the poor people, who have elected them to the Parliament. After, about an year of the democratic Government activities, people are in doubt, whether the Government is for the people or the people are for the Government.
The Minister and opposition leaders are frequently holding meetings on busy roads causing serious traffic problems without any attention towards discipline. The Government Is paying little heed to the illogical strikes: people want to see drastic and immediate action against such disturbing activities. Democracy doesn't mean full liberty'. It may be noted: "Absolute liberty refers to absence of liberty." And MPs and for that matter the Government are elected to look after the interest of the people.
Quaxl Rezaul Hoque Advocate. Supreme Court, Dhaka.
Police PR
Sir. The Police Department appears to be rather modest tn publicising its achievements in Its day-to-day work. This might help in changing its adverse public Image. BTV could allot 30 minutes a month to law and order activities: Including the activities of other law enforcing agencies such as the Customs/Exclsc. border patrols. VDP and the Ansars.
For example, when the drivers of killer trucks/buses are caught, the news Item of the accident Is not followed up to satisfy the public curiosity as to what punishment was meted out to the culprits by the court.
Why there Is a complete blackout of the followup news? In this case our Investigating press reporters cannot escape part of the blame — to keep the readers Informed. Such news might have some deterrent effect, and also boost public confidence in the Increasing efficiency of the public services.
A Mawax. Ohaka.
Mirpur: an appeal
Sir. Mirpur has become a hell for the residents due to different groups of criminals, anti-social, drug addicts, thugs, and also murderers — who openly move everywhere terrorising the whole area.
It Is not practicable for one officer with little force to control this vast township where thousands of houses are forcibly occupied and dwelt by these muggers.
The area should be combed by the law enforcing agencies and made a peaceful abode for the Innocent citizens.
A resident of Mirpur Section I.