BNP's policy
The BNP (the opposition party with previous record of governing twice), with only about one tenth of the JS seats, is making loud noises on bringing down the present regime. The party's jargon is familiar, without any new points. The criticism is entirely negative (as always). A minority of the voters also try to analyse the national problems and they find no solace in BNP's line of criticism.
Bangladesh's geographical location is a severe handicap for a new nation: surrounded on the West and East by a big neighbour; the Himalayas on the North, and the Bay of Bengal in the South. Thus its connectivity is severely hampered; especially with a myopic foreign policy.
In this global village, we cannot live in isolation, imprisoned in a dreamy golden cage. We need wings to fly around and be noticed. We have to give, and take; otherwise how could we become citizens of the world? Our human resources are weak in English. Now we are going to have higher education and degrees for our nurses (huge demand abroad). We export mainly unskilled manpower; whereas English-knowing Indians are drawing huge investment response from the industrialised countries on relocation of factories and IT processing jobs (call centres).
Maintaining friendly relations with the neighbouring countries pay big dividends in the long run (no inferiority complex in foreign affairs). The BNP's monologues are boring: based on hatred and animosity (no statesmanship in the utterances). We have seen what it could do in ten years while in power. It is of no use to rely on past performances. The new nation needs a new approach to harmonious living. The AL, too, has to change its stance.
We get the government we deserve. It is ironical, but it is true.
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