New government's performance
People, especially young and first time voters, voted for the Awami League (AL) in a free, fair and peaceful election on 29 December 2008 as the AL committed itself to bringing about a change.
It came up with a manifesto: a charter for change, which is also known as Vision -2021 or Digital Bangladesh. In its manifesto the AL promised to bring down the price hike, try war criminals, establish rule of law, alleviate poverty and establish good governance and so on.
After attaining a massive victory in the ninth parliamentary election, our Honourable Prime Minister (PM), Sheikh Hasina, actually brought about a change during the formation of the cabinet. She picked up comparatively young, honest and meritorious leaders like Faruk Khan, Sohel Taj, Dr. Dipu Moni and so on. They are performing their duties.
However, it is a matter of great regret that we have been observing violence, gun-battle and extortion at different educational institutions perpetrated by the BCL, the student wing of the AL. Our Honourable PM cannot control or is not willing to control the BCL.
It is more disheartening that she blamed a section of the media for criticizing the government too early. She complained, "Their (journalist) pens were not as sharp back then, as they are now."
We all know about corruption, militancy, price hike, JCD's violence, extortion, occupying of dorms etc. during the BNP rule (2001 -2006). Therefore, the people of Bangladesh rejected the BNP-led four party alliance in the general election.
A proverb goes that morning shows the day. So how the government will be run in the coming days can be understood in the initial activities of the ruling government. Therefore, our media people are cautiously criticizing the activities of the ruling government to rectify their mistakes.
Finally, I would like to appreciate our Honourable PM Sheikh Hasina for initiating some bold steps like giving subsidy on fertilisers, reducing price hike of essential commodities etc. Nevertheless, I would like to request her as a voter to take stern action against those unruly BCL activists because they are damaging the image of the AL.
Alas! Nobody listens to the advice of an ordinary man!
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