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Politics lacks trust, tolerance

Leaders get critical of themselves

Staff Correspondent
Leaders of different political parties have stressed the need for mutual trust and understanding among political parties to build a prosperous Bangladesh in light with the spirit of the Liberation War.
The nation remains far removed from its expected goal even four decades into independence owing to a lack of mutual trust and understanding among political parties, they observed yesterday at a seminar "Achievements, challenges and possibilities after 40 years of independence: thinking of politicians.”
Gonoshasthaya Kendra, a non-governmental healthcare provider, organised the seminar at its premises in Savar to mark the institution's 40th founding anniversary.
“Had the political parties worked for people's welfare in the last 40 years, it would have been possible to solve all national problems,” said acting BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.
Political parties here have a low level of tolerance, and the culture of political intolerance has been a major barrier to developing democracy in the country, he said.
Fakhrul said the country's political situation was getting increasingly volatile.
The BNP leader also demanded a restoration of the caretaker government system to avoid further political unrest.
Workers' Party President Rashed Khan Menon said, "We have failed to make our democratic institutions effective due to our political inefficiency."
A stable democratic environment must be established in the country to strengthen democracy, he said.
Communist Party President Manzurul Ahsan Khan said the two major political parties are leading the country towards another 1/11 situation.
Krishak Sramik Janata League President Kader Siddiqui said both the Awami League and the BNP had failed to serve people, be they in power or in opposition.
Jatiya Party Presidium Member Kazi Zafar Ahmed said no political party in the country practises democracy. He suggested having a national consensus among the parties to address the national crises and accelerate development.
Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD-Rob) President ASM Abdur Rob proposed introducing a bicameral parliamentary system in the country.
Bikalpadhara Bangladesh Secretary General Abdul Mannan, Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) leader Shirin Akhter and Gono Forum leader Mahbub Hossain also spoke at the seminar.