People to give politicians good lessons: Quader

Says Obaidul

11 July 2010, 18:00 PM

Unb, Dhaka

Awami League presidium member Obaidul Quader yesterday said people might give the politicians a good lesson through "silent ballot revolution" if they continuously talk about teach lessons to each other forgetting their responsibility to serve the nation. “People are examining and evaluating our works, public statements and behaviour everyday. We frequently talk about giving lessons to each other. But people may give us a good lesson through silent ballot revolution.” The Awami League leader said this while addressing a discussion at Dhaka Reporters' Unity. Bangabandhu Academy organised the discussion titled “Charter of Change: Our Doings” with its president Hemayet Uddin in the chair. Apparently taking a swipe at ministers, he said those could not establish their skills and prove capability during the last 18 months would not be able to do so even in 18 years. “Our leader Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been working hard. But teamwork is essential for the desired outcome.” He said politicians are talking much more than work and the quality of politics has sharply declined in the recent past as no quality is needed to do politics now. About trial of war criminals, Obaidul Quader said: “None can say trial of the war criminals will be completed by one or two years. This cannot be done by mere setting specific timeframe. We should be more responsible in making any statement regarding this.” The leader observed that country's politics is gradually becoming 'sick' and people are losing interest in politicians. “We've to come out from the culture of confrontational politics.” He quoted Charles Dickens who had said, “It is the best of times, it is the worst of times” and observed that crisis shows path and create opportunity and for this politicians should change the analogue idea and mindset for the betterment of the nation. Israfil Alam MP, AL secretary on labour affairs Habibur Rahman Siraj, Bangladesh Olema League president Elias Uddin Helali and Mahila League leader Nurjahan Mukta also spoke at the function.