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Thursday, February 21, 2008

[ALOCHONA] Moeen: Bangladesh should have own brand of democracy

Bangladesh should have own brand of democracy

Gen Moeen says at his book launch

Unb, Dhaka

 

Army Chief General Moeen U Ahmed yesterday said Bangladesh should have her own brand of democracy as he observed Westminster model is not truly followed by the party in power.

The army chief, whose force is backing the caretaker government in sweeping reforms in the interim period, observed that Westminster-type democracy had

been exercised in Bangladesh in the last 15 years, but without following the true essence of the Westminster form of parliament.

"In our democracy, prime minister completely becomes one-man show," he said, adding, "What we actually follow here is not the Westminster form."

Speaking at the launch of his book "Nirbachita Sankolon (selected compilation)" at Kurmitola Golf Club, General Moeen said votes are not sold and bought in that country (UK). "We should have such model of democracy as will suit us and that's why I stated about our own brand of democracy."

Stressing the need for unity at national level, he said, "If we could work together at the time of natural calamity like Sidr, why not work together on other issues of national importance."

The army chief said his present book will inspire him to write another one, which will be named "Shantir Pathe (Road to Peace)".

TIB Chairman Prof Muzaffer Ahmad, who unveiled the cover of the book, said it is important to compile fundamental documents of history and make it public. Otherwise, he observed, the people will be left with many unanswered questions.

He said General Moeen's book will remain as historic document and people will evaluate that the army has worked for the country. The book will also remain as basic document for the army.

The army chief's book was reviewed by Dr Mahbubullah and Prof Salahuddin Ahmed. Asia Publication published the book.

The function was attended, among others, by UNB Editor-in-Chief Enayetullah Khan, former FBCCI president Mir Nasir, jurist Dr Zahir and former BGMEA president Annisul Huq.

 

 

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