Why this case?

By Khairul Chowdhury, Ph.D Candidate, York University, Toronto, Canada
12 August 2006, 18:00 PM
Filing of a defamation case based on newspaper reports by Mahmudur Rahman, the Executive Chairman of the Board of Investment (BOI), against the country's most distinguished and prominent citizens was not only the result of misunderstanding and misrepresentation of Mr. Monjur Elahi's words but was also a visible arrogance of power.

I am sure that there are people to raise voice against such activities on the part of those in power.

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While the case filed against five prominent citizens is regrettable due to the fact that there is no valid legal reason and the nature of handling a situation like this is lamentable, it should be borne in mind that the lawsuit cannot be considered moronic just because the case is filed against five prominent figures of our country.

This lawsuit, however, implies the extreme expression of arrogance.

Sady, Southeast London, UK

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The nation is stunned to learn about the arrest warrants against five prominent citizens.

Will not this move hurt the hard earned reputation of the ruling four party alliance for good governance in some areas?

Md. Bodiuzzaman, North Baridhara, Gulshan, Dhaka