We Want a New System of Democracy

We have already learnt that the prevailing system of democracy is totally unsuitable for our country where one day's 'badshas' are 'faquirs' for the next 1640 days. This is not democracy; rather this is 'demoncracy'.To change this outdated system of govt I suggest the following: a. None will hold the post of Prime Minister (PM) or Party Boss (PB) more than two terms. b. PM and PB must not be the same person. c. There will be no election campaign by party candidates individually in national election. The party boss himself/herself will declare their programs and election manifesto on the same stage to be broadcast over TV, radio and print media to give people option to choose. d. After election, the parties then appoint their nominees to the posts of MPs according to the percentage of votes gained in the election. e. There will be a popular survey after the first year among the people of each constituency over the performance of the MP nominated by the party and if the percentage of votes goes down below 50% the MP must be recalled and a new leader will be put in place. f. The person nominated for MP-ship must be elected by the local party workers so that there remains no factional feud in the party. g. The local govt bodies must be adequately strengthened as detailed in the constitution. Besides all these, the ACC, the EC, the PSC and the Judiciary must be completely freed from the influence of the govt. Unless these are done no improvement of the situation is possible. Dear countrymen, if you want to change your lot think about it and shake off the outdated idea of our prevailing dynastic democracy which has been sucking our blood since liberation in the name of so-called 'muktijuddher chetona','swadhinatar pokkher shokti' bla bla bla which are just 'mantras' of brutal exploitation. Examples? You know who the Destiny players were. Where are they and where are your money? You know a few 'darvishes' but you do not know how many 'darvishes' looted your money from the stock market. You know how enthusiastic and encouraged we were to have our long cherished dream 'The Padma Bridge', but that has sunk in the deep water of the Padma. Why and by who? You know how the flag bearers of this 'chetona' or that 'chetona' have plundered your money from the state owned bank leaving them almost bankrupt. Did our people fight with their blood and sweat for such a Bangladesh? Was this Bangladesh for which 3 million people laid down their lives 200,000 women sacrificed their chastity? Did we fight for this Bangladesh where Islam will be a taboo? Did we fight for a Bangladesh where Felanis will be hanging dead from the barbed wire fence while our so-called friends will be giving us false hopes to stop such brutalities? If it were so, then choose whatever people you like for your leader or, wake up and forget the symbol '(marka') and vote for the 'man' you know will work for you; will stand by you in your joys and sorrows. Long live the indomitable spirit of Bangladesh!

My Youngest Dadumoni Raafin

This time after returning from Canada, I have become so devastated that most often my eyes fill with uncontrollable tears. Yes, this is because I've left behind my youngest grandson Raafin. His frequent call 'Dada, Dada' and leaping up on my lap, leaving everyone behind and cry with the same uttering 'Dada, Dada' pierces my heart. I never thought I'd be so devastated to have left him behind. Almighty knows how pained I am and how helpless I feel. I cannot forget his face, his smiles and rush towards me with wide open tiny hands. As if my mind's eye sees him everywhere, playing, running, rushing towards me. Oh God, help me!