LDP chief warns govt of losing popularity
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Chief Col (retd) Oli Ahmed said that the government had failed to rein in prices and maintain law and order and warned of terrible consequences if it lets things escalate further, reports bdnews24.com.
"The situation in the country is not good. The government has lost its popularity. [It has] no achievements other than executing the killers of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman over their two-year tenure," he said.
Mr Oli was briefing journalists at a press conference at a city hotel Tuesday.
He said, "We do not believe in destructive politics and hartals. Everyone will have to refrain from vindictive politics."
The freedom fighter (FF), who was given the 'Bir Bikram' gallantry award for his contribution to the independence war, vented frustration over the delay in the trial of war criminals.
He said, "The government has failed to punish even a single war criminal over the last two years. They have only managed to create psychological pressure through arrests.
"People are saying that many marked war criminals are not being arrested in exchange for large sums of money."
The former BNP leader spoke on the alleged eviction of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia from her cantonment residence. "The government should have waited, even if on humanitarian grounds, for the resolution of the matter at the Supreme Court."
He argued that if the action was taken in line with the post-November 29 Supreme Court order, then the government's image would have been brightened.
He was critical of the statement by military's public relations department, ISPR, on the number of servants working in the residence, "The people can detect a false statement. It is not believable that 63 to 64 people live at [Khaldea Zia's] residence. I believe that such statements could only be results of a bizarre and twisted mind."
The lawmaker suggested the government to formulate new laws for the registration of political parties. "A number of parties have been registered with the Election Commission (EC). However, they have not run in the last national elections."
He also pointed out that these parties were using their banners to reap benefits at home and abroad and urged cancellation of their registration.
Mr Oli also urged for formation of 12-13 provinces to decentralise the administration and speed up activities.
On the issue of allowing India transit facilities to use Bnagladeshi ports, the former communications minister said, "It will not be right to take steps that might harm the country".
LDP's presidium members: Syed Didar Bakht, Mahmudur Rahman and other senior leaders also attended the press meet.
"The situation in the country is not good. The government has lost its popularity. [It has] no achievements other than executing the killers of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman over their two-year tenure," he said.
Mr Oli was briefing journalists at a press conference at a city hotel Tuesday.
He said, "We do not believe in destructive politics and hartals. Everyone will have to refrain from vindictive politics."
The freedom fighter (FF), who was given the 'Bir Bikram' gallantry award for his contribution to the independence war, vented frustration over the delay in the trial of war criminals.
He said, "The government has failed to punish even a single war criminal over the last two years. They have only managed to create psychological pressure through arrests.
"People are saying that many marked war criminals are not being arrested in exchange for large sums of money."
The former BNP leader spoke on the alleged eviction of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia from her cantonment residence. "The government should have waited, even if on humanitarian grounds, for the resolution of the matter at the Supreme Court."
He argued that if the action was taken in line with the post-November 29 Supreme Court order, then the government's image would have been brightened.
He was critical of the statement by military's public relations department, ISPR, on the number of servants working in the residence, "The people can detect a false statement. It is not believable that 63 to 64 people live at [Khaldea Zia's] residence. I believe that such statements could only be results of a bizarre and twisted mind."
The lawmaker suggested the government to formulate new laws for the registration of political parties. "A number of parties have been registered with the Election Commission (EC). However, they have not run in the last national elections."
He also pointed out that these parties were using their banners to reap benefits at home and abroad and urged cancellation of their registration.
Mr Oli also urged for formation of 12-13 provinces to decentralise the administration and speed up activities.
On the issue of allowing India transit facilities to use Bnagladeshi ports, the former communications minister said, "It will not be right to take steps that might harm the country".
LDP's presidium members: Syed Didar Bakht, Mahmudur Rahman and other senior leaders also attended the press meet.