Published:  09:21 PM, 09 January 2025

Stereotyped unequal administrative aspects should be immediately addressed


It was stated in several write-ups and reports published in The Asian Age that time has arrived to think seriously about rural development and local government elections. It is essential to withdraw partisan symbols in local government elections and to keep it open for everyone. There was a time when school teachers and retired government employees contested for different posts in local government polls. It has been observed during last fifteen years how ruthlessly all electoral norms were flouted by ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Winning elections through rigging, abusing power and exercising illegitimate influence on the Election Commission became very common phenomena from 2009 to 2024. It is certainly a matter of concern. 

We need to take lessons from elections of some advanced countries like Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, United Kingdom and the European Union (EU) member nations as we have to uphold Westminster Democracy all the way ahead.

Some women are holding top posts in bureaucracy like Secretaries, Additional Secretaries, Joint Secretaries, Deputy Commissioners and so on. Women are holding top posts in a few ministries as well. Women have proven their worth in police force too. Police Supers in many districts are women at present who have been doing their jobs with utmost skills and sincerity. Girls are now joining army, navy and air force. All these extraordinary things have ornamented women with admiration and glory as a result of the hard work we all have done in an integrated way to promote the status of women at all levels.

Organizations like Islamic Foundation have important roles to play for making women aware of the fact that Islam does not oppose women’s education. Islam does not debar women from illuminating themselves with scientific and sophisticated knowledge. In this way all the women of Bangladesh can be transformed into effective human resources for the country.

All discriminatory laws need to be reformed. The barriers on the way to equal rights should be immediately eliminated. Gender stereotypes should be addressed seriously by policymakers. Necessary measures should be executed fast to establish smooth ambiences for investment.

The sentiment of turning against India is very close to a communal outlook. It sounds ominous and alarming. These people who harbor an anti-Indian attitude are against secular principles. Bangladesh wants to remain a non-communal country where people of all religious beliefs will live and work peacefully and harmoniously.

This discriminatory regulation should be changed and equal distribution of assets should be made accessible to women. We firmly believe that Dr. Muhammad Yunus is capable of eradicating this discrimination with his wisdom and insight.



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