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The respondents were asked to list what are the areas they think the government worked successfully. A huge number of respondents (81 percent) said the government's top success point was its ability to ensure quality education. It was followed by trial of war criminals (39 percent) and power generation (32 percent). The respondents were also asked to name the weak points of the government. The highest 48 percent mentioned corruption, 42 percent quoted law and order and 30 percent power generation.
Urgent tasks for govt The top agendas for the voters remain almost unchanged from last year. This year the first two issues that they think the government should pay heed to are corruption (32 percent) and inflation (30 percent). Last year, inflation was their most worrying issue with 28 percent saying so. Corruption was their second issue with 16 percent voters picking this. One thing is clear from this is that the government's anti-corruption drive has to gear up. The government's actions in education fared well with voters with an overwhelming 80 percent saying that the government has taken right steps in education. In the second step was trial of war criminals with 37 percent voters quoting it.
Hasina regains popularity Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has regained popularity quite a bit in the last one year. This year 48 percent respondents said they are satisfied (very satisfied and satisfied combined) with her performance. Last year only 40 percent said so. Even though Hasina has regained popularity, she is yet to touch her 2010 popularity level (53 percent).
Khaleda's recovery even sharper Leader of the Opposition Khaleda Zia also significantly gained in popularity from last year. 39 percent of the voters are satisfied(very satisfied and satisfied combined) with her performance this year compared to last year's 30 percent. The number of people who are dissatisfied with her remains unchanged at 31 percent.
Best and worst performers Education undoubtedly is the success story for the government and so, it is no wonder that a 52 percent majority named Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid as the most successful minister. Communication Minister Obaidul Quader left quite a mark on public mind as he was seen to be pro-active in responding to the sufferings of the commuters. He was chosen the second best performer with 31 percent voting for him. Agriculture Minister Motia Chowdhury was in third position with 11 percent endorsement. When asked who performed worst, most respondents (26 percent) picked former home minister Sahara Khatun. Former railway minister Suranjit Sengupta was in the second place with 18 percent and Finance Minister AMA Muhith was the third worst performer with 13 percent. However, a large number of the respondents (52 percent) said they cannot decide.
AL's performance rating AL's rating based on performance has also undergone a significant change. Last year, only 28 percent said they think AL's performance is better compared to the previous year. This year a huge 44 percent said so. On the other hand, last year 53 percent thought AL has done badly. But this year a lesser number of 48 percent holds such an impression.
BNP's performance rating
Corruption a big challenge After four years of the government, more people think corruption has become pervasive and they feel AL's grassroots leaders, MPs and ministers are connected to graft. This one single issue has actually brought down the government's record in the survey. Such perception is corroborated by the finding that people think fighting corruption should be the government's top agenda now. This year, 46 percent people said corruption has increased compared to 45 percent last year and only 31 percent the year before (2011). Meantime, the number of people who think corruption has come down has decreased over the period. This year 34 percent think corruption has decreased while last year it was 35 percent and year before (2011) 47 percent. Urban people took a more critical view than the villagers.
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