Fifteen years of democracy
They know. Another fruit of democracy is that newspapers, a pillar of democracy, are a lot freer in expressing their views and publishing news.
However, a lot of expectation still remains unfulfilled, which makes the achievements look small:
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. 1. Parliament remains ineffective because of opposition boycott. The government shows little interest in creating an environment for their participation; the opposition also seems more comfortable in avoiding the duty voters have given them.
2.Politicians still depend on thugs and goons to further their political goals. It is not clear why they do so despite the fact that it is mass people who vote them to power
3. The black laws like Section 54 still remain a big hindrance on the way to asserting people's rights
4. An independent judiciary is a must for proper functioning of democracy. Despite repeated promises by political parties, the judiciary has not been separated from the executive body
5. Electronic media is not yet free enough in their broadcasting. Since they reach a wider audience than print media, they should be allowed to do their job without interference.