Will they wake up?
People of the United States of America made history by electing Barack Obama a black young man as their President for the first time. The entire world, with great enthusiasm, cherished the victory of Barack Obama.
We the people of Bangladesh just witnessed history made by the people of America. But they did not change their policy regarding capitalism, racism and imperialism and nowadays they are passing through a great economic crisis. People are losing jobs, their income is gradually reducing and they cannot afford to maintain military camps all over the world. The present leadership of the country took them to confrontations and conflicts. But the general people did not support this strategy and they are becoming united for bringing about a change.
We fought for freedom in 1971. We got the freedom but we have failed to eliminate poverty and other socio-economic ills.
Now we have got another chance to work for a better future. Will our politicians live up to our expectations?
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