Choose the right leaders
The tentative schedule of national election has been announced already. The Election Commission (EC) is making all the arrangements for this election. Meanwhile, it is important to know the background of the participating political leaders. It is also essential to know their stand for the development of Bangladesh.
The citizens of Bangladesh have a right to know about their representative leaders in details before they caste their vote. In this regard, several open debates over mass communication mediums (e.g. radio, television and internet) are needed. The position of a Prime Minister and the positions of others ministries are vital for the development of a country. These positions should be given to the right persons with adequate qualifications. There should not be privilege that the political party head or the party chief should be the Prime Minister when an election is won. A political leader should have adequate educational and other necessary qualifications to become the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. Political leaders' opinions on various issues (e.g. corruption, price hike of essentials, student politics, visions for next five years etc.) should be known and broadcast throughout the country. Debate between the leaders on mass media is a common practice in developed nations (e.g. United States of America, Canada, and United Kingdom). I request the EC to arrange open debates among the party leaders after they submit their nominations, this will help the citizens of Bangladesh to select a better leader. In addition the EC should encourage the participants to disclose their wealth information before election.
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