Since the political chaos in our country started, I have been pondering on the issue and tried to identify the areas of failure responsible for the present situation in Bangladesh. In my judgment, these are:

a. The political leaders-especially the leadership of the coalition government parties and the main opposition party.

b. Failure of the parliament to make the government accountable- especially when one expects the Speaker to rise above partisan politics and help establish a sound practice of parliamentary democracy.

c. The Ministry of Law and the Parliamentary Affairs had failed in the immediate past to enforce rule of law, but apparently had supported controversial political steps.

d. Independence of the constitutional institution is not only dependent on the law, it must have quality of leadership with strong mind, professional quality and independent decision making capacity, irrespective of any political pressure. One can refer to the resignation of 4 advisers of the former caretaker government. They have set an example of "resignation culture" which is missing in our public service arena.

e. Definition of corruption is basically limited to financial transaction and misuse of powers. "Moral corruption" is not well defined or understood and not also accountable.

One would expect a quick and positive response from the politicians to end the current political crisis.