Ban on indoor politics lifted

[daydreamer]

Dhaka, Sep 9 (UNB) - Chief Advisor Dr Fakhruddin Ahmed announced the
end of ban on indoor politics from tomorrow (Monday), after six
months under a clampdown, to facilitate political parties’ dialogue
with the election commission preparatory to the next polls.

The prohibition on politics was imposed on March 8 following the
promulgation of the current state of emergency on January 11 this
year to quell political turmoil over the January 22 abortive general
election.

In a groundbreaking address to the nation over the state-owned radio
and television on Sunday evening, the head of caretaker government
also said if possible, the government would arrange general election
ahead of the previously set December 2008 deadline after completion
of the electoral roll with voters’ pictures.

“Immediately after preparation of voters’ list with photos, the
government will extend all-out cooperation to the Election Commission
in holding the polls at the quickest,” he assured the nation.

The Election Commission, in accordance with its July 15 roadmap, is
scheduled to open a staggered dialogue with parties on September 12
on its proposed reforms in election rules and regulations. The
dialogue will continue through November this year.

The Chief Advisor hoped all parties would participate in the
discussions with the Election Commission that will finalize its draft
on reform in consultations with political parties.

Dr Ahmed reaffirmed his commitment to transfer power to elected
public representatives after arranging the elections within the set
timeline.

“Our endeavour will continue to set up a solid foundation of
democracy and good governance and create condition free from
corruption and muscle power so our future journey along the path of
building a progressive and democratic society is not impeded.”

The Chief Advisor categorically stated that the objective of his
government-which took office amid a crumbling democratic order--is
not only to hold a fair election but also to build a sustainable
democracy. “Our final goal is to make democracy sustainable forever
as democracy is the best way for people’s emancipation and progress.”

His government has waged war on corruption since its assumption of
office on January 12, herding up high-profile corruption suspects
like former rulers, lawmakers, business tycoons, bureaucrats and
their likes.

He said a section of corrupt persons looted thousands of crores of
money under their names or pseudonyms using power and influence.

“Although general people are to bear the burden of this, only a
handful of people enjoyed its benefit. Therefore, the government has
strengthened the Anti-Corruption Commission to take effective steps
to stop corruption,” he said.

The Chief Advisor informed that different persons returned Tk 820
crore earned through corruption and dishonesty to government
exchequer following it’s coordinated efforts.

[self_shattered]

great news

[Severus]

eibar ashol moja shuru hobe :d

[angelmorn]

maane etodin indoor politics bondho chilo, kintu tarporeo indoor politics full-domme choleche. Ekhon jehutu ban lift kora hoyeche, ekhon mone hoi, indoor-outdoor both types of politics will resume wholeheartedly.

[Force_Recon]

well let's hope our politicians have undergone mental reforms.

[.madman.from.hell.]

umm interesting news..dekha zak ki hoi..and force_Recon bhai ar keno mona holo oder e sudhu mental reform dorker?ora to amar apner moto e manush ,,BD ar citizen,amra support disi bole e ato kisu korse ora ..,so not just thm we also need some mental reform.. so oder eka blame na kore amader nizader keo kora uchit,,i hope apne ami shobai e korbo.