Staff Reporter:
Chief Whip of the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Md Nurul Islam Moni said that creating instability in the country and holding people hostage in the name of movements cannot be accepted, stressing that election is the only democratic way to change a government.
“If people are dissatisfied with the government’s performance, they will elect a new government through their votes in the next election. A government can’t be formed through movements,” he said.
Moni made the remarks while addressing the triennial conference of the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh (IDEB) as the chief guest at the IDEB Liberation War Memorial Auditorium in the city’s Kakrail area yesterday.
The Chief Whip said those attempting to create an unstable situation in the name of movements should understand that national stability and public welfare must come first, said a press release of parliament secretariat.
“We want the democratic environment to prevail in the country. If Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s government performs well, people will benefit from its achievements. If it fails to deliver, the people will decide its fate through their votes in the next election,” he said.
He stressed the need to establish a democratic tradition of peaceful transfer of power.
Referring to political movements and programmes by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and other political groups, Moni said political differences were natural in a democracy, but internal conflicts and confrontations would only benefit those who wanted to see the country divided.
“Who will benefit if we engage in conflicts among ourselves? Those who want to see us divided will take advantage of the situation. When two brothers quarrel, a neighbour comes forward to mediate, but may ultimately exploit the opportunity to acquire the property of both brothers,” he said.
He also underscored the importance of collective initiatives to ensure the overall development of Barishal division.
“You are the architects of nation-building. You must utilise your talent, knowledge and experience for the country’s development. I will personally take sincere initiatives regarding your legitimate demands and raise them before the Prime Minister,” he added.
IDEB leaders, diploma engineers and invited guests from different levels attended the conference.
