National government?
Some of our prominent political leaders, especially the reformists of the last government and some eminent personalities are suggesting and seriously advocating formation of a National Government in place of the present CTG. Is this theory a part of our constitution, if not why they are suggesting such form of government in place of the existing one which is somehow constitutionally established? We remember the then Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia commented that “Only the infants and insane are neutral.” However, she had to accept the caretaker government and ultimately the constitution was amended. Our constitution is a sacred document. We should honour this document and run this country as it dictates. I believe those who are advocating for an extra-constitutional National Government are talking from the point of their own political standings. Most of these leaders are politically bankrupt, they do not have much public support.
The present CTG is capable enough to hold a free, fair and credible election. The people are waiting for that day. I believe if this government holds the election as it is saying time and again and hand over power to the elected representatives, salutes the head of the newly elected government and steps back, it would be a milestone for Bangladesh and history would be rewritten.
As a commoner, my request to those leaders-- instead of misleading the people, please lend your heads and hands and assist this government to hold a fair election.
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