Reform Rajuk and DCC

By A Mawaz Dhaka
11 January 2005, 18:00 PM
The numerous problems of metropolis Dhaka cannot be reduced or controlled unless the government (the political regime) gets serious about effecting drastic internal reforms in management and administration within the DCC and Rajuk; both in running the office, and in field work.

One principle is being ignored: regular transfers and postings. Both the DCC and Rajuk are closed systems, without means for change of internal atmospheres. Also, which independent (authorised bodies) are supposed to monitor these two huge agencies, and suggest recommendations on improving the situation? How the feedback system works in reducing systems losses?

The politicians and the JS standing committees can hardly make any contribution. Both Rajuk and the DCC have to open one-stop services in several areas of activities, but the paper chase is still very common amongst the tables inside the offices.

How much these organisations have been computerised, for instant review, maintaining check and balance, and to reduce corrupt practices? The relevant ministries hardly talk about the DCC and Rajuk. The regulatory bodies connected with the metro problems are also not very communicative. Routine action cannot deliver, nor sudden and hock drive. Remedies are available, but action plans do not work.

The civil service and the secretariat have become lame ducks, thanks to political nepotism. Now the political parties in power have started election campaigns prematurely; hence stern action cannot be expected from the political masters. The two sons are in the race to keep alive respective dynasty ruins. Who can save Bangladesh when the metropolis is submerged in snafu (situation normal all fumbled up), and tsunami of the political kind?