A good government!
Bangladesh has been ruled by bad governments for decades. Past governments apparently were the results of so called democracy. Unfortunately, those governments proved to be complete failures in fulfilling the aspirations of the general public, in putting this troubled nation into a path of somewhat brighter future. Instead, the so-called elected leaders have brought the nation to its knees by abusing their authority and power in the government.
Now that the current government is planning for another election and the same old leaders are again preparing for competing there in order to grab power, we are afraid that the same old bad government will follow under which we will have to go through the same ordeal for decades!
Bangladesh needs a good government, and that is more important than a mere democratic government. Poet Iqbal once said, “You cannot expect the intelligence of one human being from two hundred donkeys.” I beg pardon, I am not comparing anyone with donkeys but there is some merit in that saying that we need to ponder about.
Trouble with democracy is that when good people do not actively participate in the government they are ruled by bad people, and needless to say, that is what is happening in Bangladesh. If we have to have a democratic government, we must create the atmosphere that can attract good people to run for election.
The present government must be given the time by all concerned to create that atmosphere. Rushing to an election will not solve the real problem.
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