Letters To The Editor
Advisers can talk two leaders into an agreement
The political parties of Bangladesh have been hugely influenced by bureaucrats from the diplomatic circle, civil society and other quarters. Diplomats like former state minister for foreign affairs Reaz Rahman still serve as Khaleda Zia's adviser on foreign affairs. Academics like Dr. Gowher Rizvi and AMA Muhith serve as PM's advisers. In the same way, several other bureaucrats serve as the PM's and Khaleda Zia's personal aides and advisers. To resolve the current political impasse, it is high time that the educated circles including ex-diplomats, businessmen, economists, etc., surrounding them took strong initiatives to convince the two ladies to work above petty politics and start a dialogue.
It is commendable that the business leaders have started discussions with both parties and tried to initiate a process of dialogue at the secretary general level. Such individuals should in fact try and initiate the process of dialogue, as they tend to have greater acceptability in both the major parties compared to other lifelong politicians.
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