Humility in politics

They are also shy: they never discuss the political systems losses before the voters: noticing that these types of losses are widely publicised in regard to all the other sectors: and donor project funds come pouring in like the monsoon rains. Where is the catch?

When the politicians work, they do it quietly (and privately?). Without attracting much attention. It seems unnecessary to attend the parliamentary sessions. Why this fishy mode? But they are loud when not working, and keep the audience enthralled with their perverted oratory, based on malice. Goodwill in Bangladesh is at a premium, and a scarce commodity, and money cannot buy it.

Systems losses in politics work in three dimensions: length, breadth and thickness, without any bar and gender discrimination. It is active vertically, and then spreads horizontally. It flows and permeates like the flooding by monsoon rains. It might indicate that the politicians work at the sea-level, remembering that our land is only fifteen feet (average) above the sea. That is why the fish come in and swim around (the origin of the term fishily?). Hence our political pundits are never dry, operating at base water levels. We are drenched in "evil will" (antonym of goodwill!).

What is strange is that our chasi bhais and sisters also work at the same level, but the communication --- between the elected representatives and the humble and simple voters is very high. Where is this invisible wall? Our wily politicians are not very communicative or informative, with high noise level and garbage content in their messages. Where is the message for the nation?

There is a difference between working dynamically, peacefully, and forcefully. Unfortunately, these days force is being used to get ahead of competition: and that too without the umpire or referee. This competition is in a different market, which is not formal. By nature, Bengalees are rather informal. Sometimes this works against national interests.

The tender culture has hardened, and it has been politicised to an amazing extent, narrowing the field of competitors to an exclusive list of short-listed names.

Office-leadership is another of our weaknesses. But these days it pays handsome dividends. Just be in the committee and you do not need small change. Running a labour union is a lucrative side business, with the main focus on street agitation, hartals, and greater movements. Who save we are not colourful?