The New Nation - Internet Edition

Mohammad Hasmat Ali

The Chief Advisor proposed a way to make future politics of Bangladesh safe and hopeful in his last speech to the nation. The speech was offered as an agenda for the dialogue between the government and the political parties as well as the selected citizens so that there can be an unanimous and joint role playing decision between govt. and political parties. The government is expecting the parties to take part in the dialogue to make it a success.

Till this day, there is no hope of participating in the dialogue by the major parties as their demands are not fulfilled. The country is ruled by the political parties except for some moments by non-political parties. The political problems have been faced by Bangladesh for long time due to some crucial reasons like

i) Misunderstanding between government and opposition

ii) Worse relation between government and parties

iii) Destructive programs for achieving the target of each party

iv) Difference in opinions and agreement

v) Moreover different philosophies of different parties for themselves and for the country

Economic development in the form of living standard, infrastructure, employment, security, foreign and domestic investment, balance of payment etc. are at stake mostly for political crisis.

As a result we are loosing the image, strength and sovereignty.

The initiative of the present caretaker government is a landmark effort for our future.

The success of this initiative depends on the both government and opposition. No way to deny that the role of government should be neutral, active, motivating, and fruitful. They must be flexible in their efforts. They must be cooperative too.

They are expected to play a good guardian role.

The roles of government machineries are not supportive and balanced with the motive of dialogue between government and opposition. Seems that there are no coordination between government and the machineries.

Every part is moving by itself not by governmental framework. The activities of Election commission, Anti corruption commission, Police, joint force and others are enough to proof the poor coordination and leadership excellence of the govt.

I suggest government to do something before election and handing over the power to the elected government:

1. Try heart and soul to remove the gap in respects, understanding and opinions between political parties. Make an effort to bring them in one table under an umbrella for the interest of the state.

2. Let the political parties be together and ask them to make commitments for the future unanimously.

3. Let the election be held freely and fairly without any interruption

4. Control and avoid all actions that divide nations into different parts on the basis of different issues.

5. Try to be courageous, independent and neutral for all avoiding all kinds of vindictiveness.

6. Ensure a country of mass respects, loves, and patience for all by removing threats.

This is difficult but possible. It is not possible for an elected government but for a neutral and patriotic govt.

It needs a decision, initiative, action just.

I wish good luck for all.