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18 May 2006, 18:00 PM
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
By Rafiq uddin Ahmed, Ex-Director, PDB
18 May 2006, 18:00 PM
Election and political parties are inseparable in a democratic concept of government. But in the case of Bangladesh, political parties have done incalculable harm by nominating unworthy people to run for MP who by their boundless greed and corruption, have made a hell of what should have been an ideally liveable place for all. There must be an end to it. Parliament must be made a high pedestal of enlightened human aspiration and those coming to this lofty niche as elected representatives (MP's) should have the qualities of head and heart, imbued with the dedication to serve the country. There is no reason to believe that honest and dedicated people despite having no political background will fail to deliver the trust reposed in them.

In this context the CPD supported by The Daily Star and the Prothom Alo can provide a bold leadership role in the selection of candidates who have made their mark in various fields, in addition to the candidates belonging to the political parties. Simultaneously, a vigorous awareness programme should be taken up in right earnest for the benefit of common voters to enlighten them in exercising their ballot in favour of the candidates selected by the civil society. Needless to say, the civil society will need sufficient fund to do this onerous job but while accepting donations they must ensure that these are not coming from predatory sources.

Let me conclude with a fond hope that the civil society's timely initiative with the active support of the media will be amply rewarded.

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