TIB's role
As a senior citizen, I found it embarrassing to find the leader of the House (JS) criticising the role and activities of the TIB, on the closing day of the recent session.
It is rare to find an NGO performing in Bangladesh without political pressure (an evil culture of dynasty rules). The motivation behind the finding (waste of funds in JS) has to be kept in view. The intention was not to criticise the major party in the JS, but the lack of quorum and late arrivals (loss- one lakh Taka every three minutes). Now (separately), the financial lapses of the past speakers have come to light.
It points to one glaring weakness in our society: lack of political credibility. The latter is not changing for decades. It is a rating factor in accessing the performance of our leaders of the society. Who control the elected politicians? Of course, it is the millions of voters; but there are many barriers and shortcomings (it is not a secret). These are not being seriously analysed in parliament; thanks to the powerful political cartels, patronised by the top leaders.
The opposition culture is struggling to survive. The magnificent Louis Kahn parliament mansion does not reflect the standard of working inside. We voters are hostages to political syndicates. The recent caretaker, non-political government has been excessively criticised by the MPs.
First: internal self-cleansing; then mud-slinging. There was nothing new in the closing speech of the Leader of the House in the closing day. People are hankering to get out of the vicious circle; but here is no light at the end of the tunnel. Bangladesh has to adjust to live in today's global village. The ad hoc issues dominate the proceedings; and the political level is localised.
This is a luxury we cannot afford.
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