If you asked Manik for help with some injustice he would not turn you away. He would not take you promptly to a lawyer or to a policeman. He would contact his 'political connection' because that is how his Sonar Bangladesh operates. The political connection will ask for money to solve the problem. Manik will not hesitate to tell the victim "Bhai, ey bhabe kaaj hoi". At the victim's request Manik asks the political contact for a discount. The standard answer will pass back from politician to activist to victim: "rate fixed, higher ups bholche, dhorkar hoile taka dhen nahole chole jan".
Democracy in action. There maybe some interesting context and unfortunate fate in all this. So what?
We are still Bloody Bongus....
--- In alochona@yahoogroups.com, "kg" <kgazi@...> wrote:
>
>
> Folks,
>
> Don't be misled by Awami drum-beating about corruption. We must call
> a spade a spade, Awami corruption is no better, but far worse than
> BNP. The facts are:
>
> 1) Bdesh was first awarded 'TI's MOST CORRUPT' under Hasina's regime in
> 2005.
>
> 2) This year Bdesh only gained ONE point in TI Index, because other
> countries in the list, below BD, got worse ! Bdesh did NOT get
> better in corruption, but got worse.
>
> 3) TIB has already declared corruption in BD has increased many
> times, with Hasina since 2009.
>
> 4) Whereas govt corruption was in paper before 2009, today it is
> "digital". Most of it is hidden and covered up (deleted) !
>
> 5) World Bank has exposed the real corruption of Govt Politicians of
> BD, and has WITHDRAWN the plan to fund $1.3 Billion, for Padma
> Bridge. World Bank does not lie !!
>
> 6) 'The Economist' from London reported that "BAGS OF CASH" from
> India have kept the BD politicians happy !!
>
> Factually,
>
> KG
>
> -----------------------------
> --- In alochona@yahoogroups.com, Muhammad Ali <manik195709@> wrote:
> >
> > Dear All,
> >
> > According to the latest TRANSPARENCY REPORT ( TBI ) , corruption has
> been decreased in Bangladesh. This report is a slap on Khaleda Zia's
> face as she and her allies have been relentlessly propagating that the
> whole country is under widespread corruption ! She should beg appology
> to Hon. SheikhHasina for her fradulent comments . It may be mentioned
> that Bangladesh was NUMBER ONE corrupted country during BNP led four
> party tenure .
> >
> > So, heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Sheikh Hasina for uplifting the
> image of Bangladesh.
> >
> > Respectfully,
> > Dr. Muhammad Ali Manik
> > Member, Advisory Council,
> > US Awami League.
> >
>
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