Amateurish governance
The 10-month old popular regime is too much in a hurry to become more popular; but it cannot change gear beyond the first or second stage. Basic policy changes are being introduced in a hurry, without providing enough time for public debates. The parliament is one-eyed, with no opposition; and many of the ministers are new, buffeted by a lot of extra Advisors.
There are two glaring examples of lack of wisdom: the hurried introduction of the DST (Daylight Saving Time) in a tropical region; compounded by change to timings of offices and educational institutions; while violence in daily life continues unabated; compounded with entrenched corrupt practices. The other is the basic changes in the educational policy since the Raj era; without enough time for public feedback.
The role of the opposition is most undemocratic; it cannot spotlight the public problems non-politically. There are too many political platforms (in a poor LDC) to confuse the masses. Today politics has taken the centre or front stage; whereas good politics works rather quietly in the background (like the way we breathe); without disturbing the daily lives of the citizens. The mass media are full of political news all the time -- it is simply boring; diverting concentration of the individuals and institutions.
The collapse of ethics and good culture in the education sector is simply amazing -- what remains of the effect of good education on the future generation? Why back-door culture is being patronized by the regime?
In this digital age, Bangladesh cannot remain isolated regionally and globally; but the relations amongst the neighbours in South Asia is rather depressing; while in the background there are strong global pressures on the region for outsourcing reasons. India and China are the emerging countries at the global level; and the declining West is eyeing South Asia as a destination target. The Pakistan concept has failed -- we have witnessed the disintegration of the former East Pakistan (religion is a secondary issue in cultural and social affairs); and today the existence of Pakistan is at stake (due to other added reasons).
In Dhaka today, routine leadership just won't work; to bring about the expected changes in the mindset of the people. The global warming is another shadow effect. Without internal national unity, there is no hope for Bangladesh.
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