The chatterbox advisor Mr Moinul Hossain is trying to reset the mandate of this interim caretaker government. Initially promised election by 2008 is apparently not the goal, Mr moinul says. According to him, they are walkingt a roadmap of democracy.
And definitely Mr Moinul has already shown us some landmarks in the road map. Hannan Shah was arrested for talking too much. Talking too much is against Mr Moinul brand of democracy. And the ex-mayors Hanif’s sone, new member of Hanif dynasti Syed Khokon was taken to joint forces custody, and unlike others, released the following day. And two days later this Syed Khokon hosts a political meeting in his upscale restaurant at Banani with the new party the Mr Moinul’s government is helping found. And remember indoor politics is banned in Bangladesh and Politicians are all in hiding.
While Mr Moinul and his agents in different political parties are shouting day and night talking against familycracy and corruption, nobody now talks about reported Billions of Taka corruption by Hanif-Khokon or Khokon being the son turned political heir.
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On the other hand, looks like the noose against Sheikh Hasina is tightening slowly. Until very recently Sheikh Hasina’s main drawback was her talkative nature and making of irresponsible spontenious remarks. However lately her trademark saber rattle has become the last remaining hope for Bangladesh. This is the time when there is no one left in the country who would dare speak up against the current interim caretaker government.
I cant tell how much I disliked the coments of Sheikh hasinha. But now a days I keep waiting to hear a word fron her. Among all the insanity, shortsightedness, jabs against politics and democracy, Sheikh Hasina remains the last prson standing. I wish her all the best.
June 16, 2007 at 11:40 pm
I think you have mentioned the billions of taka corruption against Hanif sarcastically. If not, it is not consistent with your own standard of holding someone innocent until proven guilty. Mayor Hanif did have many allegations of corruptions against him. However, I do not know whether any of these newspaper allegations were ever proven or even investigated. His death was a direct result of August 21 grenade attack where he was one of the leaders who formed a human shield to save Hasina from the deadly attack. He also faced severe criticism from our secularist buddhijibis for his opinion about scrapping secularism from AL’s constitution, but I really doubt if the general supporters of AL were too much concerned abt it. I’ve not heard about any allegations of corruption against Sayeed Khokon personally.
About Sheikh Hasina, many of my friends (mainly AL supporters) blame her for opening her mouth against the CG. Accroding to the newspaper reports, many of the AL leaders also have the same opinion. But I do think she is sometimes right when she speaks up. Remember last year BNP was trying to replace Iajuddin with the speaker Jamiruddin, Sheikh Hasina was very much vocal against it which ultimately saved Mr. Iajuddin’s presidency.
June 17, 2007 at 3:33 am
Hasina as the voice of democracy – you’re the 2nd person I’ve read today to say this, the first being Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury in today’s Shamokaal.
June 17, 2007 at 8:06 am
FZ,
Hanif and Khokon corruption story was all over newspapers in BD. Exactly as those of Nasim, Huda or many others.
This post did not mean to accuse Khokon of corruption or it was not the main thrust of the post. The thrust was the double standard. In BD, we are seeing two results at the same journey. While party elephants are kicked out with the excuse of corruption and dynasty politics, people like Khokon and Mahi (With similar newspaper charges) are promoted to form new parties.
And Jyoti
Yes it seems like for the time being Hasina has assumed the role of the voice of democracy. In fact there were some very smart statements among some recent saber rattles. e.g. she stated 3 -4 corporation/ businessmen’s names who she expects to accuse her soon. This statement has put the government in awkward position. The surprise, shock-awe effect has been taken away from govt’s next move against Hasina. People will slowly get less and less agitated with this sort of accusation in the future.
And my disclaimer: I am certainly aware that Hasina may come out with another very stupid statement tomorrow. So my praises for her is based on the specific time period of last several weeks, not for all time.
June 17, 2007 at 7:01 pm
How can you give any weight to the statements of Hasina who claimed to be a ‘political scientist’ while going abroad last time, as reported by the Amar Desh and not contested later?
Hasina has simply no credibility left, just like all the other kleptocrats of Bangladesh. And this has nothing to do with the ‘Moinuli Democracy’.
June 17, 2007 at 8:03 pm
I don’t see how Hasina’s statements had anything to do with keeping on Iajuddin as President. With Khaleda Zia’s parliamentary majority, she could have run through a President every month if she wanted to. Not replacing Iajuddin was more a result of a section of BNP giving her really bad advise (the same section that also thwarted her move to have Gen. Moeen replaced and is now doing the current regime’s doings inside the BNP).
June 17, 2007 at 11:57 pm
“innocent until proven guilty” that’s a nice thought and principle but that principal has been sent to exile by BD media (more specifically by DS and PA) as soon as last elected govt came to office. First with so called “minority” propaganda, then list had grown bigger along with puppet master list of agendas. Price of essentials was the latest verdict these newspapers and dysfunctional suhil org delivered against once powerful Hawa bhavan (it might have been guilty of many other things but price of essentials was not one of them.). But last five months has proven what a hoax DS, PA and shushil verdict was. More interestingly “DS op-ed writing society” and/or lure of it lighted blogging sites and forums with verdict and demand for drawing blood from these politicians based on unproven media report. All of these were and are done under completely opposite principal – “guilty until proven innocent”.
Since 1/11 current interim entity has vigorously applied the principal “guilty until proven innocent”. Politicians were detained based on media reports which are yet to be proven in the court of law. Lately even newly promoted full general stated guilt of politicians based on media report. All the while DS, PA and large section of people (unaware of interim entity motive and agenda) cheer lead “guilty until proven innocent” policy.
Justice can not be selective and we can not be complacent one case and vocal for other. Correction should start where it all started and if one read carefully I have mention that starting point.
June 21, 2007 at 9:04 pm
Threatening with guns and cases, moinul & generals are having fun of their life. Their stupidity is obvious when comes to national interest. There is short time benefit, but major damage is done and that is risk of future army participation in politics. However corrupt civil government, army taking over is not the solution. It may have taken few more elections, but eventually BANGLADESHIS would learn how to bring solutions to their PROBLEMS. They needed few more elections very much. Instead they were robbed from this opportunity. It is so unethical & grotesque even to think that people who were SELECTED by few and given certain authority of certain task, turns around and act as they were elected by millions. Liars even dare to say that they are savior of what would have happened in January. What ever would have happened in January would not be their problem ALONE. We did 71 and we did 91 and we would do what ever necessary by millions. Now these liars boasting and taking credits. Using power & authority those are not warranted or vested is a severe crime. I am sure history will show that one day Bangladeshis in future will bring some of present rulers in court of justice of abusing their authority.
June 26, 2007 at 12:00 am
I think like all other non-elected government our current interim govt. came in saying about corruption and many promises.But i think with time this govt. is taking a characteristics of all non-elected govt. showed previously in Bangladesh and other parts of the world.I am not defending the corrupt politicians but i dont belive in the theory of accusing politicians for all the bad things happended to our country.We from all part of society cant deny our responsibility too.But the mood now is that whatever bad happended to Bangladesh is only for politician.My another point is selective treatment towards politicians based on whether they are supporting current govt. or not.So we see some alleged corrupt persons being govt’s frend and soldier of renovation of democracy.I think govt. should have a plan to bring the corrupt persons under justice step by step according to the degree.The treatment toward Sheikh Hasina and Ali Ansar Mujahid shows govt.’s double standard.Both had same type of accusations of chadabaji.But mujahid was let to visit Turkey at the same day Hasina was barred to visit USA.Two smart advisorSome who always appear in tv like celebrity had no answer. of the politicans are having previlige of govt. not for that they deserve it for their sincereity and honesty but their support for govt.That disappoint me.Lke most of the people in Bangladesh we were hapy t end the two party battle of power.But we cant ask for an abolute ideal country overnight.We all also have to take responsibility.I think the govt. is also not sticking to its own word.First EC said plotical parties are heir main stake holders,nothing will be done without consulting them.But now yesterday one member of EC said they need nottalk to politicians as they creates problem rather helping.Smart moinul is also playing trick saying about roadmap to finish rather fulfilling promise of elction by 2008.To me all these are not good indications.
Thanks all.Sorry if i have bored u with this detail thinking of mine.