Letters To The Editor

Have consensus on basic issues

Engr. Md. Aminul Hoque, East Rampur, Dhaka

AL and BNP are at two opposite ends on the issue of polls-time government. Recently, they presented two formulas to form the interim government that reflected their uncompromising positions.
The PM wants the election under her command to secure her victory. On the other hand, Khaleda Zia wants the election to be held without any influence of the ruling party. However, this unlucky nation cannot come out of this vicious circle unless AL and BNP reach an agreement at least on the following issues:
* A permanent structure of the polls time interim government for the next 3/4 national elections.
* Do away with the practice of parliament boycott and cancellation of financial and other benefits of the MPs, if they are absent in the sessions.
* Reach a consensus on the fundamental issues of national interest. Remember that all development projects (power plants, bridges, flyovers, airports, roads and highways etc.) are going on with people's money. So those must continue even if the government changes.