Letter to Sheikh Hasina
A foreigner living in Bangladesh ,On e-mail
As a foreigner living in Bangladesh for many years, I have helplessly observed this poor country falling deeper and deeper into the abyss. Since its independence Bangladesh has been rated as the most corrupt country in the world. At this very moment, the Anti-Corruption Commission is cracking down on corrupt ministers and government officials who have been plundering this poor country for almost two decades. The magnitude of the corruption and the cynicism of elected politicians and political leaders have shocked not only the Bangladeshi people but the world community as well. Greed seemed to have had no limits.Your call for demonstrations and street violence was the last straw that broke the camel's back. The military saw no other way than to bring an end to this horrendous political menace, and whether we like it or not this decision has brought back pride and hope to the people of Bangladesh, which is easily observed when traveling around the country talking to people of all classes. I think you underestimate the intelligence of the Bangladeshi people when you claim you did not participate in the overwhelming corruption during your regime. How can anyone lead a gang of criminals without taking part or even knowing about them? How could you let this happen? It is therefore pathetic to hear you proclaim that "your" people were enthusiastically waiting for your return. Who are these people? Not the people in general! They are all hoping that the political deadlock that you and Khaleda Zia have created will soon come to an end.
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