Bankrupt politicians
I am glad, shocked and worried at the same time reading about dialogue on electoral reforms between main parties. Here in New York I try to read at least 3 to 4 dailies from Dhaka and everywhere it quoted Abdul Jalil as saying that if Mannan Bhuyan was serious about talks he should show up at a tea party. And next morning it was different statement: "Tea party and dialogue are not the same thing." In my view, Abdul Jalil is not eloquent at all and sounds like more of a union or upazilla level leader. As much as we appreciate Mrs. Ambassador's efforts, it would have been a shame if Mannan Bhuyan ended up at the tea party for dialogue.
On the other hand, it should have been the responsibility of BNP to address the issue of electoral reforms. If you think you have done a good job, have formed a good strategic alliance with other parties then why would you worry about addressing the opposition's concern. They are always delusional about their own success and are always forcing the opposition to take a hard line. Leaders of BNP also make lousy remarks about the opposition's rally but I think the opposition staged a good rally recently.
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