Khaleda Zia is a single mother for the last 25 years. When her husband was killed, in addition to holding the helm of the party her slain husband founded, and launching a movement against a military dictator, she also raised two teen age boys. Probably she was not the best of the mothers, providing the children with best of academic, moral and social rearing. But she was the Mother. In mother-child relationship, there can not be any grading. A mother simply can’t be a less affectionate to the children.
So, Khaleda will react, naturally like any other mother when she finds her sons in trouble. Apparently our current government of insurmountable moral standards is well aware of this phenomenon. That’s why they resorted to the “perfectly moral” trick of snatching Khaleda’s remaining son from home at the middle of the night; pressurize her to leave the country holding the son as a pawn.
For a mother is there any reason more powerful than the safety of the child? It may be possible for the father to sacrifice the son for a bigger cause, but for a mother? Is there any instance in the history? Can anybody show me one?
As a nation, should we cheerlead and clap at this apparent dirty trick of the government? Where does it take our nation morally?
Yeah sure! If he commits crime, press charges against him and try him with all proper transparency, legal rights. Nation even does not know on what law this man was snatched away from home and was detained for 24 hours and even in which location he was detained. Shouldn’t our neutral conscientous journalists protest against all the wrongdoing? Exactly like they did in last 15 years?
Hello country! Is there anyone left with some sort of spine and moral righteousness? I am ashamed at the role some much respected leading newspapers are playing in Bangladesh now. Today, with the arrest news of Khaleda’s younger son Coco, these newspapers simultaneously re-published their old stories (Allegation) on Coco’s corruption. This editorial policy is a clear indication of their support on this move and an attack against someone who can not respond to these allegations now. What a shame!
April 17, 2007 at 1:19 am
Shabash Rumi! Sabash!
Go ahead with good jobs you’re doing and don’t get scared. And recite if anytime get shaky, ” Hey Ottachari, Tomar Chokh Jata Rangbe, Aamar Chokh Tota Footbe; Tomar Badhan Jata Shaktaa Hobe, Amar Badhan Tota Tutbe.”
Thanks.
April 18, 2007 at 3:00 am
Interim govt and their middle tier backer (portion of army) have set new precedence in the Bangladesh history. This is probably first time state sponsor terrorism directed against a mother who was prime minister of immediate past elected govt. Ransom, extortion and kidnapping usually associated with criminals and terrorist domestic or otherwise. But now BD armed forces because of their leadership registered their name with outlaws and terror reigime.
Who is involved and why they are doing this are matter of long discussion. But all Bangladeshis should remember two responses which tacitly approved these ransom and terrorizing acts. One day these statements will help understand.
US govt satisfied with CA’s performance – Patricia Butenis, US ambassador to BD
Forcing or baring political leaders in and out of the country is Bangladesh internal matter – British High Commissioner Anwar Choudhury
http://www.amadershomoy.com/news.php?id=154357&sys=3
April 18, 2007 at 6:56 am
The place where he was detained is very well known to his family. Do you think in Dhaka there is plenty hiding place that will be unknown to a former prime minister?
but
Allegation against coco is raised but the subject of arresting is to be guided by a law, that has to be filed in a police station. About coco it’s not happened, but for questioning somebody, he or anybody would be taken away to unknown place cannot be guided by law! I cannot believe that there could be any law like this.
But I enjoyed treatment shown to coco, the zia family has demonesrated how easy it is to make money, now they should show the people the way also!
April 18, 2007 at 2:49 pm
Kowshik Coco was not taken away with the intention of questioning; he was taken away as ransom to terrorize her mother and agree to go out of the country. I am sure you read newspaper BUT decided to enjoy because who knows why?
I talked about precedence and if you enjoyed that then let me draw a scenario –
Lets say someone with enough political and gun power came and taken your lets say brother away and let you and your family know that if you don’t agree to give up your family home you can forget about your brother. Now imagine what your parent will think? Now according to your logic this should be legit and enjoyable! Or it should be someone else.
Oh, there were so many new and whisper that Tareq got millions yet when case was filed it was a manufactured case in pretext of extortion. Interim govt has all the power in the world so where is the evidence of all these hawai news and whisper.
There were so much news and sensationalization that price of essentials were up because of syndicated control by hawa bahavan. For last four months there was no hawa bhavan and no so called syndicate so why price is much much higher than last elected govt?
I think you need to live in real world more than in hoax.
Note: sorry for being off topic, lets back to the topic
April 19, 2007 at 3:36 am
M Amin – you have generalised them with the common people. Last day when Tareq’s wife went to the jail to see her husband, DIJ prijon welcomed them. Just think about me and you, if were stayed there, had our relatives been treated like that!
When you become the ruler, carry people’s mandate and are tagged with some legendary name like zia or sheikh, you cannot be common people. You draw attention to the media at home and abroad. You have the power and you can excercise them to get works. Once more works are in your hand, you can generate revenue. The money then comes legally. This is the case of coco, taken opportunity of power. And then how Tareque earned money and where he kept, if not revealed, will justify his innocence, thing is not so easy. Stuffs are sent abroad in different name, different folder – if you would have been that kind of people, you knew better how and where to hide.
There are lot of companies arround the world who provide consultancy services for this volume money and the companies are well recognised and even chartered in stock exchange company.
So you better descend to the reality! don’t be so polite to the thieves showing a lame excuse of parental emotion. If khaleda had any feeling for the children, she would have stopped them! And this is the reality that being incapable at the home she took responsiblity of a country!
April 20, 2007 at 2:22 am
Kowshik – In BD prison, ordinary inmate’s relatives are allowed to have visit for 30 minutes with 30 taka fee. No home ministry special restriction is there or no permission required. Nor does army and intel officials interfere with relative visit. Now with Tareq, he was given status of ordinary inmate yet restriction on his relatives visit was put from multiple levels including from highest ranking Generals. DIJ prison was not making any special gesture towards Tareq wife rather he was making sure restricted access ordered by his Generals. So actually Tareq and his relatives were deprived of even what ordinary inmates enjoys. Double standards??? Well you could only see that if you can pull yourself out of knee deep greed and get in touch with little bit of truth.
You were not able to answer questions I posed in my last post. I could bring reality for rest of your comments but I don’t think you are capable of bringing your thought in real world and compare. So good luck….
April 20, 2007 at 11:17 pm
Dear Amin, You writing is a try to justify Zias activitiy as nothing horrible! We don’t in against of BNP or AL, I simply think of their purification, reconstruction of party structure. Those parties would be free from family dynasty and partisan will choose their new leader, former head will be eliminated due to his/her week leadership.
You are talking about the treatment shown to them by the government, I don’t have anything to say or disagree, it is entirely a personal point of veiw. What my emphasisment is that to look at the situation where they have brought the nation today! I talked about that!
Anyway you got good topic and I answered fixed my eyes on elaborated scenario to understand the cause and consequence!
April 21, 2007 at 2:17 pm
To None,
‘Paapey baapeyreyo chhareyna’, no body will be spared.
Look at Israel, president not spared, Wolfwitz, Dick Cheny’s advisor (name forgotten), Bush’s one just slipped, Rumsfeld and many powerful persons of the world. Where our Begums and their corrupt children stand in comparison to the international platform? So, no ‘mayakanna’ – let them face judgment for their heinous crime and corruption. Most of them have been for now spared for their other state sponsor terrorism against opponents.
ALO
April 21, 2007 at 3:01 pm
Dear Alo
“So, no ‘mayakanna’ -let them face judgement for their heinous crime and corruption.” Who gave this judgment to send someone in exile? In a forum of educated persons your mail seems to be very authoritative.
Is your favourate CTG know that ‘Paapey baapeyreyo chhareyna’?
Aziz
April 21, 2007 at 5:49 pm
Kowshik, blaming Khaleda Zia and Sk. Hasina for family dynasty always confuses me. When these two ladies came to head their parties, they were begged to take on these roles, and did so extremely reluctantly. If making Tareq was the wrong thing to do, then they can answer for that in a party council. It does not justify them having to be forced out of the country. And if we’re talking about family dynasty, what about B. Chowdhury and Mahi B. Chowdhury? Or Ershad and Rowshan Ershad? I suggest you get your comments in order and try to keep some touch with reality and logical thinking before you waste your time and ours and post again.
April 21, 2007 at 6:16 pm
Aha! So the Caretaker government has vowed to eliminate family dynasty!
So what about this?
1. Dr. Ifthekar Chowdhury, Adviser for Foreign Affairs, is the Chief Adviser’s wife’s own brother. Why did the C.A. chose a close relative to be a Foreign Adviser, who was still serving as a government servant (Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN)? Couldn’t he find any other senior (and retired) diplomat to do the job?
2. What about Mrs. Geeti Ara Chowdhury? Her husband is the Chief Adviser’s wife’s cousin. She was the MD of Adcom, an advertising firm. Why was she chosen?
3. Hassan Masud Chowdhury, the Chief of Anti-Corruption Commission is the Chief Adviser’s wife’s cousin.
There are many other close relatives in important positions in the present government. You would have know all these if only we had a free press.
April 22, 2007 at 12:34 am
tacit, I don’t understand where did you come from? Those big party have councils, that’s true, but tareque, khaleda would be questioned there, are you trying to say that?
Amazing man, with this understanding you suggest me to come to reality? Realy I wasted time to comment here.
April 22, 2007 at 8:50 am
In this situation, you question Khaleda and her son could be questioned in party council? Do you see every effort being made to force her out of the country and her party just waiting silently? You question she’d face rebellion in party council if it happened tomorrow in this circumstance? Stop reacting blindly and start being more realistic, please.
April 22, 2007 at 10:14 pm
[...] There is absolutely no doubt in anybody’s mind that the exile of Khaleda Zia is mere blackmailing a mother using the safety of her sons. [...]
August 10, 2007 at 6:00 pm
i dont get it…. how come you ppl are still supporting zia family…?? after knowing all the things they have done to destroy our country…
do u ppl really believe k.zia had ANY love for bangladesh … Let alone Tareq..? Most of u ppl still seem to love you crowned prince, Tareq-the-great….
gosh…i know ppl who were close to him. he was such a criminal….. Hanging him/his mom/his wife/ and mother-in-law may may bring a brighter future for the country.