A divided society

By A Mawaz Dhaka
18 October 2005, 18:00 PM
Unfortunate Bangladeshis are under dual pressure now, thanks to the inefficient leadership. The political divide is widening; and the religious bigots are now making their presence felt in politics; rather boldly, through chain bombing all over the country (now add the attacks on judge courts). The feeble explanations offered by the government lack credibility.

Earlier, the causes of the spate of bomb attacks on public meetings have yet to be unearthed. The plain fact is that the government is living dangerously! Can it ensure containment efforts? A tainted self (specially in public service) destroys itself--the timeless law of compensation! Common sense, ordinary minds, and experience cannot steer a nation out of trouble; the right motivation has to be injected, above party gimmicks.

It appears that the regime is banking on the coming scheduled general elections; and might even advance the date. But there is another gridlock: the western powers are not happy with political performance and supports (for grabbing the vast energy resources of the country), and might bring in their own local team (as done in another Saarc country)

The Hounds of Baskerville are barking!