People power

Rafiqul Islam Rime, Agrabad, Chittagong
Considering the recent developments in Bangladesh one has got every reason to feel confident about the fact that democracy, meant for people, has started working at the behest of people power.

To clarify the point all that we've to do is analyse the recent political past that was all dark about it and the recent developments over the demands of the AL-led 14-party alliance in different important aspects for creating a situation for a free, fair and credible election.

People power has made the most obstinate MA Aziz leave his position, though on leave. It has forced the CG chief to recreate a correct voter list, it has further created the situation to show the way to the controversial election commissioners and most importantly it has made all concerned rethink about the mess that was created by the previous government. People power in fact has brought all to the point that democracy is indeed for the people, by the people and of the people.

This is indeed a happy note that CG chief has finally been made to pay attention to the legal points that were raised by the opposition for a free, fair and credible polls. And it is the same Prof. Iajuddin who deserves praise for his attempt to help create a situation for our two top leaders Begum Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasnia to sit for a talk with him-- the gesture that has undoubtedly helped us to believe in us!

The assurance that was given by the efficient advisors to the CG as to the reshuffling of the controversial CEC commissioners was indeed commendable. And it is again a happier note that the caretaker chief is having continuous meeting and consultation with its advisors to come to some viable solutions.

Last but not the least, the darkness that is enveloping the holy place like court, we hope, will soon go.

History has got many cunning passages and it has time and again reflected the point that none can escape the power of people, however powerful the oppressors are.

Finally, I feel like sharing the point that one thing unique about the caretaker government is that during this time we happen to see a set of good efficient and neutral people like the advisers in the government.