International politics
The US and India are coming closer, with various models of pacts and exercises. For obvious reasons, to contain the mighty China's hold on South Asia. The long-term strategy of America is to form a seamless region, similar to the former British India.
The next phase is to contain Myanmar (huge energy resources, plus the goal of neutralising Communism). For this a closer base is necessary, preferably Bangladesh! The Asian Highway and Railway are a part of the game. Another advantage to the foreign marauders is the state of discontent in the Saarc member countries; suffering from the after-effects and fall-outs of partition since 1947 [Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal] Add the arrogant attitude of the of the big brother, now being oiled by uncle Sam.
These smaller members are so busy in day-to-day cleansing of the entrenched evils in the changing society that the foreign policies do not get enough time or priority to ensure long-term strategies. In addition, for diversion, we are lured by the international aid agencies [controlled by the western powers] with packets of goodies for sustainable development.
Now watch the revolt against the IMF in Dhaka! When political regimes without self-control run the country, we become weaker, as the priorities shift to adhoc gains. Thus national unity is not practised; and we cannot get out of this trap. The CTG is an emergency relief measure--how to prepare the society to cultivate awareness of distant goals? It is not enough to shout whether we are Bengalees or Bangladeshis--the popularity of a party is not the issue.
We cannot harness one inborn quality--the gift of the gab. Non-stop debates and seminars are not taking the nation forward. Concentration of power [in Dhaka] concentrates corrupt practices; and diversification dilutes the field and spreads it [read the White Paper on DCC Ward Commissioners--yet to be published, but hopefully under drafting]!
We voters are neither here nor there--sandwiched between the powerful evil syndicates and cartels. These days, in the modern flats, we cannot open the windows and watch the natural sunlight--the glasses are tinted [even in the cars]!
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