Afsan Chowdhury, Researcher and Political Analyst : There are black money transactions in the transport sectors; the level of corruption and indiscipline in that sector is nearly uncontrollable. There is a channel of communication between transport workers and the government. The latter’s focus is towards the infrastructure arena, not road safety. Do the deaths from road…
Dr. Md. Tazul Islam, Professor, National Institute of Mental Health : Owners and workers of the road transportation should be brought under provision of regular counseling. There are no problems in doing business or making money. The problems arise when the way of making money go wicked. The transportation business is no exception, they have to…
Dr. Syed Manzoorul Islam, Professor, Dept. of English, Dhaka University : We hope for a good electoral environment. We do not want violence to recur. A good democratic practice calls for an inclusive election where all can participate in. Elections should transparent. The more political parties take part in the polls, the better. The Election…
Prof Emajuddin Ahmed, Political Scientist, former Dhaka University Vice Chancellor : The overture of the ruling party AL’s general secretary for dialogue over telephone is positive and a dialogue should be initiated without further delay. It would be a noble step if the government takes it positively. There is no alternative to dialogue to set the…
Dr. Foqan Uddin Ahmed, Writer, Columnist & Researcher: Article 119 of the Bangladesh Constitution empowers the Election Commission to hold parliamentary elections. International laws and treaties also oblige us to hold genuine elections. For example, according to Article 25 of the International Covenant on Civic and Political Rights, a treaty we signed in 2000, “every…
Dr AB Mirza Azizul Islam, former finance adviser to Caretaker Government : It is definitely not a pleasant matter both for the country and for its economy, which happened to the coal at Brapukuria coal yard. An impartial probe is necessary for the disappearance of the huge quantity of coal. Actions must be taken so…