Current politics
Bangladesh became independent 33 years ago. In this long period has our living condition improved a little bit? When Bangladesh came into being the economic condition of our country and Malaysia was more or less the same. At present Malaysia is a developed country and we are languishing in the same or worse position. There are many things in common between Bangladesh and Malaysia. Then what is the cause that prevents us from having a better living condition? That is obviously our politics, our political leaders.
From the very beginning of our independence we have been watching the politics of might. One dictator came after another. This ended after a long struggle. Then we had the so-called democracy. We hoped for better days. But what we have been watching? Deterioration of law and order, widespread corruption, high cost of living and all other social ills. We have stood first three times consecutively in corruption! We have no security of our lives. Students and youths are getting frustrated.
What are our politicians thinking about it?
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