Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain has said the people are thinking of freeing the country from corruption and misrule as the country cannot be run like this.

The eminent jurist has urged the people to forge unity to launch a movement.

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He was speaking at a discussion at the Jatiya Press Club yesterday, marking the founding anniversary of Gonoforum.

“[We have to] establish effective democracy. Parliament should be formed with the peoples’ representatives who will run the country…

“The country cannot be run like this. Bright future awaits it.

“Unity among the people should be strengthened. We are being made victims of misrule and autocratic rule. We have to be free from these. This government should be ousted through a movement.”

He, however, said they don’t want any destructive movement. “We have to launch a united movement to build the country.”

The movement would not be partisan, rather it would be launched through unity among the people, the eminent jurist said in his written statement.

Following the fall of the Ershad regime, the Awami League and the BNP formed governments, and they were in competition for politicising all levels of the state machinery.

Criticising the incumbent government, Dr Kamal said the AL formed the government through “vote robbery”.

He further said the freedom of expression of the civil society and journalists has been curtailed through the Digital Security Act.

The Gonoforum president alleged that violation of human rights and torture by law enforcement agencies have become common in the country.

“Bangabandhu never dreamt of such Bangladesh. The Awami league formed by Bangabandhu is now in state power. But why such incidents are taking place here? What are the drawbacks of the state?”

The eminent jurist demanded amendment to articles 70 and 48 (3) of the constitution for making the lawmakers directly accountable to the people.

He further said the constitution should be amended so that no one can hold the post of prime minister for more than two tenures, and ombudsmen should also be appointed.

“The president, the prime minister, ombudsmen and ministers cannot participate in any political programme. Separate commissions should be formed for making appointments to important posts of the state.”

Gonoshasthaya Kendra Founder Zafrullah Chowdhury, Nagorik Oikya Convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna and senior leaders of Gonoforum also spoke.



‘The country cannot be run like this’
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