A triumph of democratic process

The United Kingdom has shown a pragmatic way to uphold democratic values by peacefully running the historic referendum in Scotland. The majority Scots voted 'No' against the independence move thereby preventing a rupture of the 307-year Union. This is a triumph of democratic process. The Scottish referendum is a lesson for countries that are struggling to attain democracy around the globe.

Let the institution of democracy flourish everywhere including Bangladesh.

Professor M Zahidul Haque
Department of Agricultural Extension & Information System, SAU, Dhaka