Comments on news report

“Money flies away from Bangladesh,” published on June 25, 2014

Hafeejul Alam
The export of illicit money as outlined by UNDP is really alarming. The nation expects that the government, particularly the Finance Ministry, Bangladesh Bank and the NBR would explain the matter before the media. The government agencies concerned should also let people know as to what action they have taken so far to stop this huge drain on the country's resources.

Hardreality
When we desperately need capital investment for the development of the country, we became the top exporter of illicit capital among the LDCs. Another feat by us! Now BB, NBR and ACC are working to stop it. The question is what were they doing all these years? Were they sleeping, or just thinking like our finance minister who once said (about Hall Mark scam involving Sonali Bank) that US$ 460 million was not a big deal?

Akhtar Shah
This is old news! It's been going on for ages!
BB and the finance ministry have suddenly decided to wake up from their slumber! First thing to do is to plug the hole! That is to stop it happening now!

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“No democracy in Bangladesh” (June 28, 2014)

Sukhamaya Bain
Since the BNP leaders are talking about “no democracy in Bangladesh”, shouldn't they bring democracy within their own party? In fact, there is hardly any intra-party democracy in Bangladesh. Most of the top leaders of the parties are dictators of their parties. That is why in some constituencies we see criminals getting party nominations over other better candidates within the party.

Hafeejul Alam
Could the BNP chairperson spell out as to when there was democracy in Bangladesh since its inception?

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“Fake votes cast at 30pc centres” (June 29, 2014)

Nasirullah Mridha, USA
The EC could not reflect the people's expectation. It is a spineless organ.

SM
Fake democracy by fake leaders need fake voters, no surprise.