The godfather issue
The AL government has passed over 100 days in power with some successes and failures. Though 100 days is not enough to evaluate any government's success or failure, it is considered very crucial, as good beginning is half the battle. With a view to bringing about a positive trend in the governance, PM Sheikh Hasina formed a new government with the leaders having a clean image. However, some of them have failed to hold up their image. But the thing that pinches the common people of our country most is the godfather issue. During the last rule of the AL govt, the people experienced large-scale extortion, snatching and robbery, which finally accelerated the defeat of the AL in 2001 election. This time also the AL cadres have appeared before the countrymen. The people have already started feeling the presence of the men like Hazari and Shamim Osman as they have already attracted media coverage through their activities. Besides, all sorts of notorious activities of the local cadres, patronised by the influential leaders of the AL, are getting momentum day by day. As a result, the people are getting panicked.
The godfathers bring good neither to the party, nor the government. Rather, they distance the common people from the party and the government.
Though this govt has just assumed power, it will be in trouble if it fails to control the rogue elements.
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