Govt trying to reform itself

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Civil society members described the resignation of four advisers of the caretaker government as a routine work and part of ‘reforming itself’.

They however cautioned it to be careful in appointing new advisers so that they can efficiently tackle the future challenges.

The civil society members pointed out that some problems including the price hike of rice partly shadowed the successes of the present government.

They reiterated the demand that national elections must be held as per the timeframe announced earlier. Otherwise, it will be unfortunate for the nation, they noted.

Regulatory Reforms Commission Chairman Dr Akbar Ali Khan said, “I think it is a ‘routine’ resignation of the four advisers. I do not think these advisers had any reservations on the government’s policies.”

Akbar Ali, one of the four advisers of Iajuddin Ahmed-led caretaker government who stepped down, said, “When we resigned, we had disagreements with the then caretaker government. We thought it was not possible for that caretaker government to hold a free, fair and credible election.”

He went on, “We don’t want to bother about who resigns or joins the government, rather, we want to see the performance of the government.” He hoped that the advisers to be inducted would accelerate the ongoing development of the country.

Elections should be held as soon as possible. It will be unfortunate for the nation if the Election Commission fails to hold the polls as per the announced roadmap, he said. “It will also be fully unconstitutional.”

Akbar Ali said, “I hope this government will succeed in its mission because it took over at a crisis moment, and will consider opinions of all on its way ahead.”

Renowned economist Wahiduddin Mahmud said resignation of the four advisers show that along with political reforms, the government is also trying to reform itself.

He hoped that new advisers (to be appointed) would add momentum to government efforts to accomplish difficult tasks ahead.

Another former adviser to caretaker government M Hafizuddin Khan said reshuffling of the present caretaker government was long overdue.

“It is better than never,” he said.

He mentioned that this government was facing many problems including food crisis and price hike of essentials, which increased due to floods and cyclone.

There was also no significant improvement of power situation, fertiliser crisis persisted, foreign investment came down and a several jute mills were closed down.

He said the government was embarrassed due to the remarks of one of the four advisers who have resigned.

“The government should be careful in selecting the next advisers,” he said.

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