Dynastic democracy
Some are of the view that democracy is not flourishing in Bangladesh as it should. It has fallen in a trap. Two major political parties, or to be more specific, two families have ensnared it. They say, the political turbulence of 2006 led to usurping of state power by a non-political government which gained acceptance of the people. So, they think we should come out of the cycle of the two parties and look for a third and new one. Certainly, there are many examples which deserve serious notice. India has a good experience of this 'dynastic democracy.' No one can deny that India has a fast growing economy.
To accelerate the wheel of growth, the government should just ensure equal rights for all. All the people within the geographical boundary of Bangladesh should be treated without any discrimination. Only then we can hope to be a prosperous nation.
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