The New Nation - Internet Edition

I watched the programme which was telecast live on the Ekushey Tv on January 9, 2008 and became very disappointed by it. Awami League leader Suranjit Sen and journalist Atuas Samad were answering questions from the audience and questions asked by viewers over the telephones.

Suranjit Sen's smug smile and posture was very unbecoming, there was no sign of leadership in it. He was insisting for an early election and blaming the caretaker government for price hike, resignation of the advisers etc. We think the caretaker government should not be criticised, they took charge when everything was disintegrating, people were passing their days in great fear and anxiety not knowing what is going to happen, the country was in an unimaginable turmoil. The present government has a very difficult task in hand, clearing the debris which has been accumulated during Awami League and BNP regime.

Both the parties want election to be held within a short period, it is very funny. People are still in shock amd disbelief by what they have learned about the politicians. Are AL and BNP thinking that people will rush to cast votes in their favour? They are living in a fool's paradise; until other parties are formed nobody will be interested in the general election. They have seen the ugly face of democracy, it will take time to venture again which cost them so dearly.

Nur Jahan

Chittagong