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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Party chiefs should talk Tension is mounting as the incumbent government is almost at the end of its tenure. But still both the ruling party and the main opposition are at variance with each other over the composition of the poll-time administration. Neither the premier nor the BNP chief has yet budged an inch from their respective stances. The ongoing political situation is being fuelled by some politicos who are making rabble-rousing remarks every now and then.
The political situation of the country has become more volatile. People are getting anxious about their life and property. Under these circumstances, we, the common mass, request the chiefs of either party to avoid any subversive situation and hold talks for the peace and prosperity of the country.
Md Sairul Islam
Lecturer in English
Jahangirpur Girls' School and College
Mohadevpur, Naogaon
Driven by confusion
Perhaps the ruling AL's decision-makers are now suffering from the severe trauma caused by devastating defeats in the last CC elections. Two instances may be cited in support of the contention.
It is really unbelievable how the 'talented' ruling party decision-makers could jump at grabbing thousands of billboards at Dhaka city without the permission of the advertising agencies! The idea behind this billboard blitzkrieg was to 'mesmerise' the citizens by digitally highlighting the government's achievements! Their eagerness to salvage the government's sinking popularity childishly ignored the illegality of the drive. Another glaring instance of confused decision-making is the unusual postponement of mayoral elections in three municipalities even after announcement of polls-schedules as desired by the LGRD ministry. One can easily guess that the shadow of defeat still haunts the bewildered ruling party bosses.
Let us hope that the ruling party decision-makers will soon recover from any 'obsession' and take sensible and realistic decisions for the party.
Md. Mohsin Ali
Nutan Courtpara, Kushtia
Criminals hold sway
The other day at 11.30 pm I took a CNG from Banani to go to my residence at old town. Before I could cross the Banani flyover, the driver stopped the CNG. Within seconds two men forcefully entered my vehicle and pointed guns at me. I was forced to give them all the cash I had with me. They beat me as I refused to give them my debit card pin code. But finally I gave in to their demand. One of them suggested, "Put some molom (ointment) in his eyes and ditch him on the Gazipur highway to be run overby rushing vehicles." I implored, "I have small kids and I am the only bread earner of my family. Please do not kill me. "They finally left me at Ashulia.
I must say it is good that our leaders do not follow Hazrat Omar's (RadiAIlahu Anha) example to check upon the condition of their countrymen. If they did, they would face public wrath every day for not curbing the insecurity, lawlessness, and criminal activities prevailing in the society.
Iqbal Ali Khan
Director, Admin and Customer relations Naseem Group
Comments on news report, "JS to exist, but not in session," published on September 3, 2013
MH Khan
This is a good idea. There must not be a vacuum. The elected body should stay effective till the newly elected parliament is formed. The presence of the JS will deter unconstitutional forces from making undemocratic moves. This will go a long way in ensuring smooth transition of power democratically. What the nation needs is uninterrupted democracy.
Abul Kashem
In any case, AL is not interested to take risk to lose power.
Nds
We are waiting with our fingers crossed to see how smooth the transfer of power will be.
KAshfaq
"If voted to power again, my government will ensure decentralisation of power by further strengthening the local government system." If this is true, then why are the local bodies complaining?
Sheikh Monirul Islam, Opee
How on earth an existing cabinet stays on and continue right through the poll time? How does a democratic process develop when existing MPs and cabinet members are authorised to exercise their full authority?
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"Hurt deep down Buddhist heart" (September 3, 2013)
S. M. Iftekhar Ahmed
Hypocrisy prevails in Bangladesh, thanks to the corrupt and amoral politicians. Otherwise, how can it be possible for villains to be portrayed as great heroes?
Vikram Khan
It's true that the culprits are protected by the politicians, the police force and the local administration. Does the government really think that they can bring justice by rebuilding a temple?
Shahin Huq
It is now clear that local AL leaders were the masterminds of the Ramu temple attack. Ironically, Awami intellectuals always try to make BNP-Jamaat-Hefazat scapegoats for such crimes. Any independent inquiry will suggest that AL people have been behind most minority oppression in Bangladesh.