Party differs, not policy
In my opinion, the present state of politics (politicians claim that they are all for democracy) in Bangladesh will only lead us to nothing but destruction and the time is not very far. Unless something is done to stop undemocratic practices now, it can never be stopped. Education is down the drain, Mafia rule is the order of the day, economy is in tatters and utility services are one of the most corrupt and poor in the whole world. Basic human necessities such as shelter, safe drinking water, health care etc. are becoming scarce for majority of the population. Is there anything that we can look forward to for this country of ours?
Our politicians and leaders would say that ours is a poor country and there is a limit to what can be done. Were we so poor 30 to 35 years back in comparison to Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and other south Asian economies? Ours was a stronger economy than that of many others at that time.
Who has brought it down to whatever the country is today? It is our politicians and leaders then and now, all belonging to the same coterie are root cause of this situation. They may look different in their Mujib coats, safari suits or military uniforms but they have one thing in common. They have competed very well in bringing down this nation to its near ruination.
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