Reform proposals
There is no doubt that elections are the only means to hand over power peacefully in a democratic system of government. Since the independence, it has been observed that our political parties are always very much aware of election related rights. If we ask our conscious politicians: Why are you so much vocal regarding the elections issues? Their traditional answer, in this context, may be that the elections are important for establishing democracy in the newly independent country. Okay, it's a nice answer. If I have to give you marks, I will give 100 out of hundred. But my observations are: The three months of caretaker government are so crucial to you. When you will be voted to power, the five-year tenure should be 20 times more crucial to you. Everybody at home and abroad is praising caretaker government, but why you ( political parties) are not always convinced. You have got a lot of time to establish democracy in the country, but why have you failed to establish it in the proper way? Democracy means the government with accountability and transparency; but you have made Bangladesh the most corrupt country for five consecutive years. There is a set rule about the amount of money that can be spent in the elections; are you following that rule? That means you will establish democracy in any way you want. Political parties are crying for an independent Election Commission. How will it be independent when you frequently violate the rules set by the Election Commission?
There are also many independent bodies in the country like Bangladesh Public Service Commission. BCS questions were leaked many times and PSC failed to do anything about it. Are you launching any movement to protect the brilliant students of the country, those who are nation builders of the future? The answer is NO, because it's not an election related matter that will lead you to power. You are giving proposal to appoint a chief adviser trusted by all the political parties. A question to you: do you have trust on yourself?
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