Good governance

Eng. Md. Mehebub Haque, BUET
In Bangladesh good governance has become the most talked about issue. Every day we find news in the electronic and print media about how lack of good governance is obstructing our progress. There are some key factors that are considered to be the elements of good governance such as reform of judiciary, reform of administration, anti-corruption measures, decentralisation, accountability and transparency. Good governance plays the most important role in establishing rule of law in a country. It upholds the supremacy of the constitution that is vital to establishing democracy in a country. It also ensures fundamental rights and human rights. Obstructions on the way to good governance are as follows: 1) Poor relation between public and govt 2) Corruption and terrorism 3) Interference on judiciary 4) Crisis of leadership 5) Political instability 6) Lack of accountability and transparency 7) Failures of law enforcers I think the present govt. should look into the matter with due attention.