Ineffectual democracy
Enamul Haque, Silver Spring, MD, USA
Our political leaders cannot sustain democracy in Bangladesh. They have no respect for democratic principles. They exercise it but don't really embrace it and that is the problem that has to be addressed. Politicians are steeped in corruption, ineffectiveness, animosity, violence, and authoritarian behaviour. They will have to remake themselves thoroughly and dedicate themselves to rebuilding public confidence in the political system. Resolving the political chaos will be no easy task. Lack of industrialisation, poor infrastructures, and untapped human resources will continue to challenge Bangladesh in its quest for economic well-being. Poverty and disasters will continue to test the moral and political fibre of the nation. There are no shortcuts out of the environmental and economic troubles of Bangladesh. We need to obtain significant outside support to remain afloat in this highly competitive modern world.
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