Editorial
Stranded in Libya
Tangible action needed
We are deeply distressed by the plight of the stranded Bangladeshis in Libya. It is, admittedly, a difficult situation, which is evolving by the hour and the plight of the more than 60 thousand Bangladeshis stranded and caught up in the strife is increasing with every passing day.
Understandably, relocating such a huge number of people cannot be an easy undertaking, and with a near civil war situation obtaining in the country things have been made worse for the stranded people and their home countries to reach them succor of any kind. And one understands too that the government has to work under certain limitations under the present circumstances made even more difficult with nobody other than the ambassador in our Tripoli mission right now.
But these notwithstanding, we are constrained to say that nothing of note seems to be in place to move the Bangladeshis in Libya to safer places outside the conflict areas. The contradictory statements emanating from various ministries and reports coming from eyewitnesses in Libya have increased the plight of their relatives in Bangladesh. The public cannot be faulted for feeling that so far it has been only talk and talk for the government, and with nothing concrete happening, the actions taken so far may seem to be both casual and unsatisfactory.
The situation facing the government is indeed very complex. It involves several international agencies whose help must be invoked immediately. We suggest too that the government share the complexities of the issue with the public and explicate on the actions taken so far to ensure the safety of the Bangladeshis there. It is better that people are made aware of the realities on ground and of the predicating factors that are defining the actions of the government, without giving any false hopes.
There are really only a few options open to the government, and each has its own implications. But it must decide quickly what to do, particularly on the question of evacuating the stranded Bangladeshis to Bangladesh. And its plans must translate into deeds quickly. Tangible actions have tremendous impact on human psychology, it must be remembered.
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