Casino scandal: bring the culprits to justice

For over a week now, Bangladesh has been in turmoil after news of the “discovery” of secret casino operations, drug dealings and stashing of illegal arms and huge quantities of money surfaced in the media. Behind these illegal activities are leaders and operatives connected with the ruling party, especially its youth wing. A huge amount of money was also reported to have been deposited in foreign banks. Why this degradation of leaders who claim to represent the pro-people, “pro-liberation” force?  

Surprisingly, the information minister, apparently in an attempt to shift the blame onto their rivals, claimed that the casino business had started during the BNP government’s term. BNP hasn’t been in power for more than a decade. What has the AL government been doing all these years? People will not accept such lame excuses. So it would be wise for the AL leadership to refrain from making such comments and own up to their failings and take corrective measures.

I also hope those involved in the drug and casino businesses and their political backers will be brought to justice and that they will be punished for their crimes.

Nur Jahan, Chattogram