Letters to the Editor

Get rid of political impasse

S.A. Samad, A retired banker
op05It appears that the whole nation is on the brink of catastrophe stemming from disagreement between the ruling and opposition parties over the question of polls-time government. The overwhelming majority believe that the polls will not be fair under partisan government. If it is not possible to restore the caretaker government system, a neutral government can be formed by elected members of all the parties. It's not a big deal. I am confident Sheikh Hasina, the daughter of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, owes this to the nation. She may invite Khaleda Zia for one-to-one talk over a private informal dinner and defuse the tense situation within minutes. I am sure this gesture will not only pacify the whole nation but also earn her dividend in the next election.