NRBs at gunpoint!
A Mawaz, Dhaka
The press reports reveal an alarming new security risk in the Bangladesh society: many NRBs (Bangladeshi nationals residing or working abroad) are reluctant to take a trip home on a short holiday, as terrorist gangs of armed dacoits monitor such arrivals, and raid such homes, specially in the rural areas, for a quick loot. Not only that, sometimes these armed gangs take away a hostage from a family and exhort release toll. Types and levels of insecurity of the citizens are increasing day by day.This creates a negative image about Bangladesh in the eyes of the Bangladeshis residing abroad. It would certainly affect the huge flow of foreign exchange into the country, encouraging saving in foreign countries rather than remit it to Bangladesh. The banks have to ensure secrecy of bank accounts of the wage earners (action to be initiated by the Bangladesh Bank). The serious economic and social implications should be analysed by expert bodies and the government may announce immediate measures to curb the lawlessness prevailing adversely affecting the NRBs. A security network is needed with proper patrolling and monitoring. The police are slow and untrained in these new crimes. The bribe and corruption culture can unmake any efficient organisation. What is the message for our NRBs from the government?
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