Care taker Government

Mumith

I have seen many over enthusing people are suggesting this care taker government to take step to reform whole system form economy to social reformation. However main purpose for care taker government is to create environment for conducting free and fair election as neutral government administration. This concept came into process in 1996 because of political mistrust among political parties. So they set up interim neutral government to conduct election so people could elect their chosen people to run the government. Process of selection chief adviser and advisers for care taker government was not debated on the issue in the parliament before finalized the system (since then no modification has been made on the issue). Therefore now it has raise questionable for its neutrality. Implication of care taker government process have been major effected on our judicial system. Now people have doubt on chief judges of Supreme Court as well as Judicial system. It lost it's credentials. Selection of judges also manipulated according to political parties affiliation. Therefore today situation, and president has to declared state of emergency, no civilized citizen praise this situation. I urge to care taker government to conduct free and fair election as soon as possible. My opinion it should not take more then three months from now or may be maximum six. Otherwise you become a controversial. You should have take strong decision to conduct free and fair election within three months not wait for a year or two for national/voting photo ID. You should emphasize on correcting voting list, neutral administration for conducting election, create free environment. All election commissioners are become controversial to people eyes. They are very inefficient and fail to publish correct voting list under their leadership and wastage of government money. Therefore on this ground, you should to dismiss or release all of them from duties. I am not suggesting stopping processing of national/voting ID, it could start but do not wait to hold election for completion of process rather process could complete by the new elected government. Without photo ID we have fair election before and recognized by world community. So you should not hold election in the name of preparing photo-ID for longer period.

When there is political chaos illegitimate government formed, people relived out of chaos and praise even illegitimate new government. It does not mean people like them. We have seen in 1975 again 1981. We people do not like illegitimate government for longer period. But all those illegitimate government become legitimate by creating political parties for their survival. Both BNP & JP are example of creation. Without fair election people do not accept this kind of legitimate government vital example, fall of Ershad government. Care taker government is legitimate government to run interim government until new government is formed. Due to inefficiency of Election Commission fail to conduct fair and free election within 90 days with chief adviser of care taker government. President has to declare state of emergency allow to form new care taker government under state emergency. State of emergency may hold legal effect on newly formed care taker government but people welcome this effort. Care taker government keeps in mind to fulfill their duties as soon as possible (preferably within next 90 days from now). Short time is ok but if care taker government thinks to hold their position for longer period to reform all mess, it would be great mistake. We all know there are lot to do to fix but one or two years is not enough time to fix rather you will lose all credentials and earned as illegitimate interim government who hold power more than time limit for interim government, a year or so is unnecessary.

Let debate on these issues for elected government:

I express my opinion in forum and some feed back from conscious people

By mandatory one person can not hold prime-minister (Head of Governments) position more than 2 terms even if his/her party in power. So that helps to grow new leadership among the party line. In long run it helps to young generation involving in the political system in the country and reduces monotony leadership from the party and also reduces influence of family dynasty. (I raised this issue before in 2001 after last election to limit prime-minister ship to two terms maximum)

Feed back: You are right that if one person can hold prime minister position how many times he/she wants than an autocratic attitude comes into him/her. Therefore every lower ranked leader of a political party starts to maintain oiling him/her. This make clouded their intelligence and eventually it hampers their leadership quality. It also reduce the accountability of a prime minister as he/or she knows that very well that whatever things happen, wrong or right he/she will be again the prime minister. I agree with you that it is really a big barrier in the political leadership pipeline.

Feed back: “Good points Mr. Mumith. But the thing is we are used to the old-style leadership where a family brings its members as big leaders. But we have to change that style. As a result, we will see politicians more active and honest to get themselves popular so they can be the top leaders that eventually will help them get positions in politics. Today Tarique Rahman is doing corruptions, but none of the partymen could come against him to protest staying inside the party. The reason behind this strength is family. If he were not son of Khaleda Zia, he never could get such bad-power-fuel. So we need to change this by birth leadership. Please suggest more on how we can move forward to turn off this obsolete leadership”

Elected parliament members should not lose he/her membership for freely applying his/her vote right on the bills/laws even against his/her party line if he feels that hamper interest of public. Law gives that guaranty.

Feed back: “You have also touched another most important obstacle in our political system that is article 70. As per article 70 it says ‘A person elected as a member of Parliament at an election at which he was nominated as a candidate by a political party shall vacate his seat if he resigns from that party or votes in Parliament against the party.’ It is most undemocratic rule in our constitution. In a program of BBC dialogue this issue was arisen. We must have to think about this. ”

One should not allow participating in the election more than 2 constituencies in the same time. This tendency has to stop and by law not allowing contesting more than 2 constituencies at a time.

Feed back: “Another thing should take into account seriously that the transparency of the fund of a political party. The expenses to run a party should be collected in a legal way. If a person donates it should be made public. We know that it is a big deal for some businessmen to get the ticket for the election. It is the source of corruption. It also seize the power of politics by the power of money.”

Parliament could be 4 years instead of 5 years.

Election Day could fix in specific date in Bangladesh. Bangladesh may fix 5th January as the Election Day or any suitable date when the weather is good.

Bangladesh people should not encourage political party who does not have public support. We urge public please reject these parties and ask major party do not alliance with personal base political parties. I strongly believe public support less political parties will vanish in democratic process.

Feed back: “Your opinion is almost similar opinion of The Daily Prothom alo reader's. Through telephone response the have expressed same view today. They asked not to make any coalition with Ershad. If all small party vanish then bi lateral democracy will start here. Is that suitable for our country?”

7. Beginning of every year, Central bank should disclose list of all loan defaulters and default amount and circulate in News Media for public awareness of loan defaulters in the society.

Feed back “I think Bangladesh Bank should maintain a web site to publish the name of all big (more that a specific amount) loan defaulters and update the site regularly.”

Thank you,

Mumith

Shaikh Hasina addressed on Feb 21, 2007 at Engineering Institution Auditorium on the occasion of International Mother Language Day urged Care taker Government do not delay/hold election in the name of preparation of national photo-ID. What a coincidence with AL leader? I posted my opinion on this forum on January 20, 2007.
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Mumith

chatty · Silver Discusser Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 18

Mumith

Dear Chatty,
In response to one of my friend’s e-mail below, I wrote him my views on 2/10/07. Without political maturity country can not progress. We should not encourage creating political vacuum rather we should see political processes are in effect in the country and create political mature society. (We know we have leadership crises in the both major political parties, but without practice leadership would not grow)

Dear Friend,

The present care taker government led by Dr. Fakhruddin Ahmed by no means a perfect government and free of flaws. However this team of people is by far the most dedicated team who is really making a difference in Bangladesh.

We all know no positive changes are sustainable unless this government could stay in power for some time. But what is that time period? Given that Bangladesh is a democratic country election has to be called and then ?

The solution may lie in calling for a REFERENDUM and let the people of the land decide if they want this care taker government to stay for next four years and really clean house.

If you do agree please pass on this message to all the people you know, via email, fax, telephone, web blogs, media etc. etc.

This may be our last chance to make a difference for our country in a legitimate way. Show your support and lets we all be a part of this. " Silent revolution by the people" . Let us have a referendum and let the people decide.

Thank you.

My response below:

Dear Friend,

Political vacuum is dangerous for the country. Without political process country can not be rectified. Country has long suffering political vacuum since 1975 to 1990. During that political vacuum dishonest people occupied so called politic to run government. Result is present suffering. We do have referendum for Ziaur Rahman government when he took power from political chaos and people praised him. What he has done for our country intellectual people now know. Then people praised Ershad government when he took power from political chaos. People always praise any new government form out of political turmoil and temporary relief from chaos. It does not mean people like it. It is not permanent solution and not able to solve all problem. Only solution is democratic form of government. We do not want anymore political vacuum in the country. Therefore new care taker government main purpose to create environment to conduct free and fair election. You should start initiative to create environment of democratic process and corruption free society. But do not hold power for longer time in the name of reformation. Then you become a controversial government which we do not want to see as well wisher. If care taker government ensures free and fair election by preventing corrupt people out of politic for ever, then county will go on the right direction and dishonest politician will vanish in democratic process. We need at least two/three free and fair election in the country. No country can be prosperous in political vacuum. Do not elect corrupt politician and party leaders who fail to control corruption and discipline in the party, in the election.
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Mumith

Mumith

So far people of Bangladesh praised all action taken by the CT Government. People have supported with this interim CT Government. (Independent judicial system, reformation of EC & ACC, Fight for corruption, bring corrupt person into justice, no person is above law, even top politician/businessmen or bureaucrats. But do not manipulate charges; do not harass innocent, one wrongful mistake will jeopardize whole process of good work.) There is very disturbing news that CT Government is making compulsory to exile top two leaders of major political parties. It is not at all a good idea of exile leaders. People of Bangladesh will decide whom they want to be their leaders. Government should not decide who should lead major political parties in the country. (People of Bangladesh may want to see changes in the political parties’ leadership because of their past performance but if government involvement in changing leadership that may reverse people’s mind). If people reject their current leaders and wanted to choice their new leaders it is absolutely ok but if government interfere in the process become dangerous to democracy and politic that may causes destruction in the country. As we know from history, anything do against the will of people do not sustain. Ayab’s Government tried to stop Sk. Mujib. More he put Mujib out of public touch more he becomes popular and finally become greatest leader; same applied to Nelson Mandela, Ayathullah Khomeini and so on. I personally do not want see CT government make such wrong decision about exiling political leaders. Leaders can not survive without people support. It is also true by force can not stop leader from public support rather boost popularity. Politic are molded at the wish people support not by force. This CT government does very good job so far and we do not see such wrongful decision may lose all credentials of good work.
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Mumith

Saeed · Guest

It is my reading that many of the so-called intellectuals and journalists applauding the current crackdown are allied with the AL camp. They were delirious with happiness because they perceived that the CTG was going after the BNP top brass. Now that the shoe is on the other foot, they may not be quite so chuffed. At least the CTG is being consistent. What is sauce for goose must be sauce for gander!

Zubaer · Guest

I congratulate the CTG for this move. These two ladies need to be kicked out and the door slammed shut in their face. They have dragged Bangladesh down with their greedy, bloodthirsty and thoroughly amoral politics for too long. Meantime, their cronies have resembled pigs at the trough, such has been their avarice. Under their ‘leadership’, we’ve also managed to become the most corrupt nation on earth. (Excellent article by Martin Wolf in today’s FT about the link between corruption and development:
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/ef1a062c-ecf9-11db-9520-000b5df10621.html)

So it’s high time to clean out these family dynasties and duopolies. The Zia/Mujib family system was an immature and backward political structure. Anything that gives us a chance to start afresh is a good thing. The CTG would have to screw up really really badly to earn mass disapproval - there is a great chance that they will do so before long, but as yet they haven’t. So I’m going with the benefit of the doubt.

Ladies you had your chance - now it’s time to go! Bye bye Hasina, bye bye Khaleda!

FZ · Guest

Bhai Zubaer,

People like you (and us) believed in such undemocratic govts so many times in the past. Go back to 1958, 1975, 1982 and now 2007. What good has the military backed govts of Ayub, Yahya, Zia and Ershad yielded for the country ?

The last 15 years and espepcially 1991-2001 was the best time for our country and economy in any criteria you may evaluate. You are so elated right now, but it won’t take long to change ur mood, provided u keep ur eyes, ears and above all, mind open.

Asif · Guest

chatty · Silver Discusser Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 18

Two main leader should be punished if they are guilty and their blame should make open for the people

Munith · Guest

We urge CTG please quit ill idea of exile of leaders of major political parties of Bangladesh. Do not abuse the rule of law of the country and basic human rights. Allow leaders defense themselves in trail court according rule of law if any specific charge against them. Not exile.
Your acceptability depends on public support not by the army. (Army backing may help you to form of government but stability depends on people support.). People monitor your action and appreciated but present action become controversial and violation rule of law. You should be very careful to do any kind of action which hamper public support. CTG should not allow army personal to address in the public gathering/seminars.
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Mumith

Guest

We are happy that CTG has realized their wrong decision of exile leaders of major political parties of Bangladesh. They withdrew the bar on Awami League leader return to the country and pressure on BNP leader for leaving the country.
Now we request to both parties leaders to consider reform in the party and bring democratic practice in the party line. (Both leaders already show their willingness to reform their party after withdraw ban on political activities by CTG). If you keep your family legacy and save party from splitting, you have to reform your party. People will remember you for ever. Do not worry about party leadership; leadership will grow under democratic system. First of all you have add clause in the party’s constitutions in writing that party chief can not hold both position as head of government (PM) and Party chief simultaneously. Either he/she has to leave Prime Minister Ship or from party Chief. Party chief will elect by member’s secrete ballot vote. Secondly, one person can not hold prime Minister Position more than two terms. Strictly follow the rules. All instructions should be clear. In absence of your leadership due to ill or death party will not split. Without reform party may split in absent of your leadership. We are glad to see that some of these issues (after we wrote in this forum) are being debating among political leaders.
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Mumith

Sabbir · Guest

I think, we need to take a close look at our country and then try to decide whether the Democracy is correct path for Bangladesh. When we say Democracy is for the people, of the people and by the people,it usually reflects people that are not necessarily influenced by the corrupt politicians. Even now the politicians that are trying to reform two major parties are not really clean from corruption. Our beloved country has been torn apart by these monsters for last 36 years and now, the only solution I think people have to suffer and endure this hard time and InshaAllah, we'll prosper. Please don't think about any election right now. Give these people some time. They might not be perfect, but they are way better than the options we have or will have if we have an election.

Thank you.

chatty · Silver Discusser Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 18

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I am sure there is a conspiracy is going on against this country. Dont think that these nonpolitical guys will be hero they may be villain

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