Worsening crime situation
The grand alliance government led by the Awami League has many priorities. But improving law and order must not be ignored. Heinous crimes are on the rise. Hijacking, mugging even killing are going unabated when so called block raids and special drives are on. Both the ministers appear to be too shy to talk about it. This is a very ominous sign for a government, so enthusiastically voted to power.
A government's efficiency and sincerity is easily judged by road and social discipline. Muggers and hijackers not only loot the valuables of passers-by, they snatch away the very credibility of the administration. Here I do not doubt the sincerity of the government. But the top brass of the home ministry and law enforcing agencies must share the blame.
During the 5 years of brutal misrule of the BNP-Jamaat all the efficient, honest and sincere government officials were sacked. This they did to enable their henchmen to climb to the top positions and facilitate their plan to torture political adversaries and minority communities. Many such officials got speedy promotions. Now all the top positions of the police and other administrations are occupied by them. Many such officials are directly/indirectly linked to the Jamaat/ BNP leadership.
But as yet there is no major change in home and police administration.
Now the Awami league government plans to implement their policies with such officials ! In 1972, the then AL government made the same mistake and paid for it. The government should act now and decisively. They should not be misled by smart artificial loyalty. Trusted and committed officials should be brought in to implement the popular government policies.
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