Are we independent?
The killing of innocent people, the latest being Mr Kibria, has shocked the nation. Typical reactions ranged from programme for downfall of the government to inviting FBI. I am seriously concerned about the fact that political parties (government and opposition), intellectuals, newspapers, the bereaved family members are all united on the idea of inviting FBI to investigate the case. What a shame..
1. Does an independent nation ever invite foreign intelligence to look into a domestic problem?
2. Do they know Bangladesh more than our police/intelligence?
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. 3. They have asked for full independence and full access. Can't our judicial department/civil service / police do the job better if given the same?
4. Who will ensure their (FBI) independence given the US history of dictating the economic and political decision making process of developing nations?
I think nobody questions the need to go to the bottom of this menace. However, inviting a foreign investigation agency is not the solution. We must have independent people in the country of 140 million.