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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Govt, should now initiate dialogue
The massive victory' of Awami League backed candidates in the January' 5 elections did not surprise anyone, because they were the only major political party' participating in the polls, while Jatiya Party was forced to participate. Now that they have gained victory, their responsibility is to initiate dialogues as soon as the new government is formed. Too much time and money have already been wasted on the 10th parliamentary' elections, but the sufferings of the common people have not eased a bit. This stalemate cannot go on forever. All the 160 million people want is the right to perform their individual duties (business, education, job, etc.) peacefully, without the fear of being burned with petrol bombs every now and then.
Tauhidul Islam
A Level candidate
LI tiara, Dhaka
Find new ways of protest
Our country is going through a crisis. Although the politicians bury' their heads in the sand, the common people are awake. There is no denying the fact that the recently held election earned bad reputation inside and outside the country'. If the opposition party' understands the situation, they should withdraw strikes and blockades to utilize the situation in their favour. They can also express their resentment and protests through the media. The opposition should find alternative ways to put forward their demands.
Abdullah-al Mujahid
Lecturer of English
Qadirabad Cantonment Sapper college, Natore
Fear of violence affected
voting
My family' and I were ready to cast our votes at Banani. Our spirit was running high as we made it a point to resist war criminals and their allies through ballot. However, at the last moment my mother requested us not to go for fear of violence or attack. I believe mine was not the only' case. If you ask people at least in 50% cases you would find the same reason that they did not vote.
Kabir HossainTaposh
Banani, Dhaka
Comments on news report, “No opposition!" published on January 10, 2014
Molla A. Latif
Is it not better to build the country together, instead of destroying it like the BNP-style opposition? The country may see a progressive trend in political, economic and social fronts which BNP always tried to keep backward. An opposition which does not discharge its constructive duties but pursues destruction, should not get sympathy.
Nizam Selim
Democracy has become a joke, the parliament a circus and MPs a bunch of gangsters under a fascist alliance to plunder and pillage national wealth. All the rogues and goons have flocked together to make a mockery' of the public adding salt to the injury' by insulting their intelligence. Alibaba and the 40 thieves are now poised to protect, promote and patronise unbridled corruption. "Public be damned" is the choir-chorus of this 10th parliamentary' elections. Bangladesh is doomed, as it was under the fascism of BAKSAL. It is history revisited in 2014, and we can only wait and see how the final script is written.
Snr Citizen
How could the CEO and his team digest all that was served? And during the last five years those who have amassed so much (amounting to billions of $) and whose stories hit the headlines, can easily contribute 50% for Padma bridge construction fund. This way they can get big tax exemptions.
AshC.
The CEC Kazi Rakibuddn has proved amply' what he is widely known for—a weak spineless corrupt official. Well, someday, sooner than later, he and his team of crooks will have to answer for their misdeeds! Nothing lasts forever!
Gopal Chandra Bairagi
Don't you think JP could be the opposition? Don't try to undermine JP. BNP did not attend parliament sessions in the 9th parliament. Thus we feel happy' not to see the BNP in the 10th parliament.
Sharukh Khan
BNP has awarded the Awami League this 'golden' chance to propel the country in a motorised boat, not in the low-tech country boat. Shadow of BNP's historic blunder will loom large in the national scene for many months if not years to come.