Sheikh Hasina's arrest
A citizen, On e-mail
The small hour drama at Dhanmondi was naturally a newsman's delight. Hundreds of cops including elite ones defying incessant rain cordoned a house where a lady stays 24 hours under state security. She never came out of her house without the consent of the agencies deployed, nor could anybody visit her without permission of the same agencies. We can very well ask the authorities why such huge deployment was made to arrest an already caged lady. They even arranged a big prison van to carry the frail lady who not only is a former prime minister but also the daughter of our father of the nation. The government spokesperson, the information adviser, gave some reasons behind the arrest. But as a lawyer is he himself satisfied with his the explanations? Even if it is a legal formality or obligation, couldn't she be released on bail ? We, the law abiding citizens, would refrain from making any comment. But the man on the street has already started thinking otherwise. Reformist politicians of all the parties are making loud noises in their houses and the media, though many of them are known to be corrupt. Conscious people may get wrong signals from such incidents. ***No one is above the law. Everyone is equal before the law. Therefore, the government should ensure a fair trial for Hasina, following the standard procedures. The three heads of the four governments that Bangladesh had during the last 25 years are alleged to have been involved in widespread crime and corruption. I am sure people of Bangladesh will be happy to see them behind the bars, and away from the political arena of Bangladesh for good - if they get a fair trial and if charges against them can be proved beyond doubt. Moreover, I believe people of Bangladesh will welcome a new leadership. Razib Mohammad, Canberra, Australia ***I have just red your Commentary. Good piece of writing! But frankly speaking it's not enough! You have to keep on writing and mobilize public opinion. It's very unfortunate that we are AGAIN heading into a dark future. Surely, Hasina is not above the law, for that matter nobody is ! But even a kid understands what is going on. You have correctly said, "Nobody is above the law MUST also mean that law is not the handmaiden of anybody either." I would only hope that this govt. will immediately shift from its present course and will do what they are supposed to do. Let the people of Bangladesh decide who will be their leader! It's not the job of the government. Fuad Rahman, Boston, USA ***Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina was arrested due to her party's policy. When this caretaker govt. took charge, it was the Awami League's good luck that they were cleaning up the huge corruption of the immediate past BNP govt. But unfortunately the AL went too far in criticising the CTG. Sarwar Amin, West Nakhalpara, Dhakaz
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