Open pit mining

Since this new government took office, this is the best news for the power starved and fuel import dependent country as reported in most dailies on February 3. Congratulations to the government for a pragmatic policy decision, taken in the overall interest of the country.
The government should and must go ahead about this important programme with all seriousness and mobilise its large political capital to create the necessary public opinion; convincing the people of its importance and the need for Bangladesh to explore this available coal; a vital energy resource lying below.
The initial steps needed for rehabilitation of the displaced people is appreciated; and I wish the authorities to take it up at the earliest, with all sincerity and due seriousness. The effected people should realise that many lives were sacrificed in 1971, many families lost their homes and properties for Bangladesh. Compared to this, the losses of the displaced people who will be resettled is very small! They must realise that it is for the overall need of the country for the badly needed fuel for power generation. For this critical national issue, it will be worth even sacrificing some popularity if needed to meet the demand of millions of power starved Bangladeshis; more so in the rural areas.
Frankly, I feel the hue and cry about it which has so long been nurtured, while the past government was busy in lining their personal pockets, is in the overall context ; "much ado about nothing' realistically. After all is said and done, like jute which is called "the golden fibre", coal is "Black Gold" for Bangladesh!
The government should move positively for exploiting this valuable resource; decisively and with full determination to make this endeavour a reality. It will be their single and unique achievement which will last for a long time; while other good deeds may be forgotten. On the overall national cost benefit basis; it may be worth far more than losing a few seats in the next election. It is only mature and seasoned politicians who can rise to the occasion to take hard but needed positive decisions and transform them to reality for the nation.
We hope and believe that this government will not let us down!