Subid Ali sees reforms in govt organs more urgent

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Awami League (AL) advisory council member Subid Ali Bhuiyan welcomed the army chief's seven-point recommendation, which he said would eliminate corruption.
The retired army officer made his comments to journalists who gathered at his Old DOHS residence in the city Saturday, reports bdnews24.com.
"I agree with Army Chief Moeen U Ahmed's seven-point recommendation. It will eliminate corruption", Bhuiyan said.
He stressed the need for reform in different government organs including the Election Commission and the Anti-Corruption Commission.
"If they are reformed there will be no need for political party reforms. Administrative reform is more urgent."
The former army official said a 'national security council' should mediate in different internal situations.
He suggested that the leader of the opposition as well as the chiefs of the army, navy and air force be made members of the council.
AL joint general secretary and acting general secretary Mukul Bose had recently said the leaders of the main parties should take responsibility for their failures and step aside.
"That is Mukul Bose's personal opinion. I was saddened by the statement. However, I don't think his comment will harm the Awami League", he said.
Abdur Razzak, Tofail Ahmed and Suranjit Sengupta have also made reform proposals.
"They are tested leaders who have given their own opinions. However, they will not cause the AL any problems. They will never leave the party although they should have presented their proposals to the party working committee", Bhuiyan said.
Presidium member Suranjit Sengupta's proposals include giving more executive power to the President.
"In the parliamentary system, executive power should lie with the Prime Minister. If this power is given to the President there will be chaos. This proposal is redundant, although a balance in state power is necessary", he said.
In connection with Bangladesh's security he also said, "By the grace of Allah we have a neighbour like India. They aided our independence."
On Sheikh Hasina's restricted movements he said, "I cannot understand the government's motives."