Transparency in government
The people of Bangladesh have yet to witness a transparent government. We expected that the current caretaker/interim government (the actual terminology remains unclear to this day) would pave the way for transparency. Before attempting to bring about positive reforms in the political parties, people expected that the present government itself would practise good governance. We are well accustomed to observing the mud slinging by the ruling and opposition parties in the past. Now we are witnessing the same trend in the present government on the issues pertaining to lifting the ban on politics, ending the emergency rule, bringing the war criminals to justice, sending archaeological artefacts abroad, and skyrocketing price of rice and commodities. Now all blame goes to the major political parties, business sectors, and some vested (yet unidentified) quarters.
The romantic idealism with which this government came to power is now facing the hard realities. It seems that the government is now attempting to maintain the status quo on these aforementioned critical issues. Although the trial of Sheikh Hasina has been carried forward fervently in the recent months, not starting the trials of Tarek Zia and Khaleda Zia could raise serious doubt in people's mind about the motive behind such moves. Recently, one of the advisers hinted that the government would consider Hasina's petition for treatment abroad. Since the law does not allow such preferential treatment, shouldn't we ask why the government is planning to entertain such a petition?
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