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Role of opposition

5 April 2004, 18:00 PM
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
By Rafiqul Islam, English Department Karatia Sadaat College, Tangail
5 April 2004, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh is not a large country in the world map. Its area is very small but its population is very big. We achieved independence 33 years ago, but we have failed to develop a viable political culture. The main opposition party has expressed it vindictive mood through setting April 30 as the deadline for ousting the government. It is an unlawful and immoral demand that very few people will endorse.

What we are watching is not democracy, it's anarchy. People cast their valuable votes for the ruling alliance to run the country for five years, not 30 months. I want to express my personal opinion that all the opposition political parties should have joined the parliament sessions in order to expose the weaknesses of the government. The present political stalemate could be brought to an end if all the political parties were willing to do so. Without the participation of the opposition , parliament loses its efficacy.

Under the circumstances, we cannot expect the country to make any progress as people are living in a state of fear . I appeal to the main opposition to realise the gravity of the situation and help the government in running the country.

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