Let them speak

Electricity can be obtained from water; hence it is no wonder, in principle, to appoint a former senior officer of the Water Board to become the Chairman of PDB. The chairman is being replaced too frequently, for reasons not unknown to the public.

Now the finance minister has gone one step further, and said (DS July 6) that the NBR would become empty if action were taken against corrupt officials. Why have the post of inspectors when they do not inspect honestly? Pay them less with commission for each detection.

But it would not work, as the commission from omissions would be much higher. In fact high bribes are offered for such appointments and postings.

How the prime minister is going to contain entrenched evil practices in the public services? It should be the number one priority before the next general elections (if held in time or prematurely).

Similar stories everywhere: Ctg port, electric bills, Rajuk way of working, the apathy of DCC, using 25-year old planes in Biman, students preparing for degrees in political agitation [BA (PA)}.

The country has gone to the dogs; but dogs are faithful to their masters!