Readers Respond
Here are some comments that came in response to Tuesday's The Daily Star news report headlined “Japan hopeful of new framework”
Anonymous
Actually, the Awami League government can't decide what to do. Manzor H. Sarkar
The AL-led government takes the whole WB loan thing as personal matter. Who will suffer? It is the people. Turja, Canada
Great idea. It is very much feasible. Go ahead. Alam
We are hopeful about the new framework. Fida Likhon
This is a national crisis and it should be wisely discussed. PM gave a brave speech; the opposition leaders should support her. Nasirullah Mridha, USA
If we want to implement this giant project with our own funds, as the premier reiterated, it would be disastrous for our economy. Rather we should persuade the donors to fund the project. Sengupta, Canada
When one door is closed, another door will open. The government should take the decision with highest caution and it should negotiate with other partners so that the job will finally be done and our nation may see a silver lining in the dark clouds. Md. Abir Hossain
The government should be steady in its decision that it won't go to the WB anymore for the promised loan. At the same time, the government has to understand that it alone can not raise sufficient fund to implement the Padma Bridge Project. It should not take loan from such donors who will demand some extra charge because it will create a huge pressure on the public's shoulder. I wish the government will work for the betterment of the people. Anonymous
With the cancellation of Padma bridge loan by the World Bank, the political leaders are at a loss. When the prospect of earning money is gone, they have become confused and do not know what to do. Translucent
While focus is on raising alternative funding, we should try to develop lender 's confidence at the same time. This will require meeting some of the WB demands of corruption eradication. Otherwise, we are just wasting our time. ShamimH
This bridge is essential for Bangladesh's prosperity. It will shorten the travel time from south-western part of the country to Dhaka and, more importantly, the manufactured goods from all parts of Bangladesh will get access to two major sea ports. World Bank's decision appears to be politically motivated with the current Washington administration's displeasure at the removal of Dr Yunus from Grameen Bank. I believe the government would be wiser to reappoint him and watch all these current obstructions disappear. Mshafiqula
Inefficiency and apathy towards combating corruption have badly affected our image. The present bureaucracy lacks the quality and determination to achieve the required developmental goal due to poor show of the political leaders. In this backdrop, it is hardly convincing that our hard-earned developmental fund will be utilised properly, rather siphoning off of the major portion is very likely.
Actually, the Awami League government can't decide what to do. Manzor H. Sarkar
The AL-led government takes the whole WB loan thing as personal matter. Who will suffer? It is the people. Turja, Canada
Great idea. It is very much feasible. Go ahead. Alam
We are hopeful about the new framework. Fida Likhon
This is a national crisis and it should be wisely discussed. PM gave a brave speech; the opposition leaders should support her. Nasirullah Mridha, USA
If we want to implement this giant project with our own funds, as the premier reiterated, it would be disastrous for our economy. Rather we should persuade the donors to fund the project. Sengupta, Canada
When one door is closed, another door will open. The government should take the decision with highest caution and it should negotiate with other partners so that the job will finally be done and our nation may see a silver lining in the dark clouds. Md. Abir Hossain
The government should be steady in its decision that it won't go to the WB anymore for the promised loan. At the same time, the government has to understand that it alone can not raise sufficient fund to implement the Padma Bridge Project. It should not take loan from such donors who will demand some extra charge because it will create a huge pressure on the public's shoulder. I wish the government will work for the betterment of the people. Anonymous
With the cancellation of Padma bridge loan by the World Bank, the political leaders are at a loss. When the prospect of earning money is gone, they have become confused and do not know what to do. Translucent
While focus is on raising alternative funding, we should try to develop lender 's confidence at the same time. This will require meeting some of the WB demands of corruption eradication. Otherwise, we are just wasting our time. ShamimH
This bridge is essential for Bangladesh's prosperity. It will shorten the travel time from south-western part of the country to Dhaka and, more importantly, the manufactured goods from all parts of Bangladesh will get access to two major sea ports. World Bank's decision appears to be politically motivated with the current Washington administration's displeasure at the removal of Dr Yunus from Grameen Bank. I believe the government would be wiser to reappoint him and watch all these current obstructions disappear. Mshafiqula
Inefficiency and apathy towards combating corruption have badly affected our image. The present bureaucracy lacks the quality and determination to achieve the required developmental goal due to poor show of the political leaders. In this backdrop, it is hardly convincing that our hard-earned developmental fund will be utilised properly, rather siphoning off of the major portion is very likely.
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