Public interest loses its focus, and non-essential projects siphon off a large percentage of public development funds. The question arises whether the long 5-year regimes are suitable for the LDCs, dominated by have-nots, regardless of vertical status in the society. Shorter terms would increase the speed of corrupt practices.

Hence the solution lies in the preceding stages of governance, that is, an efficient filtration process for entry and exit. When party interest precedes national interest, the system losses mount, and accountability suffers.

The official monitoring agencies are lax in field and file work, as the syndicates inside and outside control the outcome-- something we have seen during the last 16 years. One key area for improvement is the feedback system; and then the follow-up for deterrent measures. Notice the intentional [or forced] lapses of Rajuk during the political regimes; and now Rajuk is demolishing its own approvals, under supervision of the CTG, backed by the army.

The problem is: bad teams, perverted policy makers, non-essential development projects, and creation of back and grey holes/areas.

Now we have to go back to the basics; clean candidates, correct voter list, and transparent voting procedure. Naturally, the politicians are nagging, on the usurpation of their domain. Good dedicated leaders of the society are now trying to channel the nation into better governance. The after-effects and fall-outs cannot be remedied readily.

So the current situation is like the monsoon sky: hazy, cloudy, sunshine, overcast, raining, thunderstorms windy, stormy, and what not! This type of political circus is not abnormal in newly emerged nations (Asia, Africa, S America).

Patience is a dubious virtue, according to the grey politicians. Usually, it is a necessity, and sometimes a national obligation. We have to build a sound foundation; thereafter the structures and infrastructures follow at routine pace.

Let us not beat about the bush.