Back to square one?
AL chief Sheikh Hasina has been freed from executive-jail on executive orders and she is now in the USA for treatment. The common people really do not know why she was detained and under what arrangement she has been released. The whole process is shrouded in mystery. On the other hand, the detained BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is also probably going to be released very soon, apparently under a similar arrangement, along with her two sons who were arrested on specific corruption charges. The government is claiming that everything is being done as per the law and for greater interest of the country and the people.
This CTG started a holy war or Jihad against corruption and formation of ACC is a giant step forward for implementing this agenda. Many bigwigs and high-ups were put behind the bars and in the meantime many have been convicted along with their spouses. But it is very surprising that there is no declining trend in graft practices, despite this historic anti-corruption drive. A recent TIB survey found that corruption in education, health, land administration, local government and in different utility services sectors has increased.
So, what is lying ahead for us? Waiting for a political government elected through impartial, fair and a credible election! In Pakistan, a similar election brought Mr. Asif Ali Zardari, who was once known as Mr. Ten percent, at the helm of power and some opposition parties recently threatened to disclose his billion rupees corruption stories. Law also followed its normal course there and acquitted Mr. Zardari of all cases against him after the PPP's victory in general election. Next December, we will also see a similar election and hopefully either of the 'Minus Two' will be again installed as the most powerful person to regain their lost empire with renewed determination to serve the country and the people! Of course, that will also bring the opportunity to rebuild their own fortunes that experienced a jolt during the tenure of the CTG. But there are clear indications that the nation is going back to square one.
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