Democratic right but undemocratic behaviour
A reader, On e-mail
It is a fundamental right of a democratic nation to be able to stage or bring out demonstrations or speak against government's policies. But, in Bangladesh, this right is not being practised in the way that is acceptable to all.Bringing out or staging a demonstration whenever, wherever and however you like, causing disruption and giving inconvenience to others amid chaos cannot simply be tolerated anymore -- it is 21st Century. Other nations are building their economy and we are damaging ours. In Britain, if an individual or a group wishes to bring out any demonstration, they have to forward their proposed time, route, place and the nature of their demonstration to that regional police station at least 72-hours prior to their demonstrations or risk being fined or arrested and summoned to the court to be convicted. The reason for submitting a proposal for a demonstration to the police station is that the police will assess and evaluate every feature of the proposed demonstration carefully to ensure the rally does not cause any disruptions, inconveniences or bring any chaos to other residents of that area who have no interest in that particular rally. However, if the police believes that the time, place and the route is not acceptable, they will offer alternative time, route etc, or tell the particular groups to stage their demonstration at a later date. If that is not acceptable, then sorry, ladies and gents you cannot bring out any rallies. Finally, if India has succeeded in implementing similar rules to that of Britain, then why can't we?
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