Seedy greedy…
We are appalled at the greed of our “seedy ever needy” politicians. They are clamouring for the national election so that they are vaulted into power as soon as possible. They are absolutely allergic and sometimes antagonistic to local body election. Incidentally, local body is the backbone of development in any developed and developing country. Look at the USA, the UK, other EU countries, the Philippines etc. Strong local bodies like 'upazila' in our country form the very foundation of these countries. Former President Ayub Khan is remembered for the historic Muslim family law ordinance 1961 and President Ershad for introduction of 'Upazila system'. The BNP ruthlessly dismantled the best commendable work of Ershad, the development friendly 'upazila system' out of vengeance and the Awami league was afraid to hold local body elections. Interest and welfare of the people should be the top priority, not 'barking' of politicians.
So we appeal to the present government to stay firm in their commitment to people and go for “upazila” election first and ignore the illogical demands of the “power hungry date expired sixty five plus” politicians who never retire and hand over the mantle to more able younger ones, unless the Almighty does the needful.
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