Dear Alochok Shamim
I haven't heard anyone say that Zillur Rahman is a bad guy. But I do
believe he is the wrong choice -
He represents the past not the future
He is a purely political creature
He can never, ever even contemplate standing up to Hasina
He is quite ill
None of these points diminish him in any way as a man - but he is
diminshed as a President. I personally accept him only because,
InshAllah, he will be the last president from a bygone age.
You know Shamim bhai, unity is not the strongest feature of our
national character. And so we rally around indisputable scientific
facts - such as Hasina is Mujib's daughter and Khaleda is Zia's wife.
Zillur Rahman was always prominent but more so after the cruel murder
of his wife - another indisputable scientific fact. If that fact was
absent - or lets say if Zillur rsigned - the AL would have torn
itself apart with factional infighting... I say it with sadness.
And irrespective of anything it says something that such a hurt and
sick person, however good, should be burdened with the party
presidency and then state presidency. Why? Because there is no one
else.
I wish our President good health and good luck. But that doesn't take
away from the fact that in Bangladesh we are always so desperate
that we are always happy to settle for less.
Best wishes
Ezajur Rahman
Kuwait
--- In alochona@yahoogroups.com, Shamim Chowdhury <veirsmill@...>
wrote:
>
>
>
> Contrarily to your belief I sense Awami Leagues picking of Mr.
Zillur Rahman as the next president of Bangladesh is precisely right
decision. Mr. Zillur Rahman, A true politician who gave much of his
life for the betterment of the people of Bangladesh and countries
democratic aspiration has been awarded with this prestigious but less
functional state body.
>
> I will insist readers on going back to his strong leadership role
in the face of second most difficult time Bangladesh Awami League and
the nation faced since 1975 when AL president Sheikh Hasina and many
other party stalwart was arrested and power lobby within and outside
the government was attempting too implement their blue print of
capturing helm of power. Mr. Zillur Rahmans tough stand and
calculated strategic tactical decisions not just saved the largest
political party of Bangladesh from splitting but also helped to pave
the path to democracy. If Mr. Zillur Rahman was able to handle
monumental task in front of him only few months ago what makes you
think his health condition will interfere him to serve in a
ceremonial position? You may not like the AL politics but you must
take notice of his strong leadership, energy, charisma and sense of
direction.
>
> I pray to Almighty Allah for his long life but even if his health
condition fails in future and a new president needed to be elected it
will take only few minutes to elect anew President.
>
> I am confident Mr. Zillur Rahman will be able to run his presidency
better then many other Presidents who worked in this position in
past. Unfortunately most of President in past came from a background
where they had no direct involvement with common masses of Bangladesh
therefore they chiefly failed to read and feel empathy for citizens,
to a certain extent they spent most of their time to flatter the
Prime Minister who appointed him. Mr. Zillur Rahman having a long
carrier in people¢s politics and most importantly having a clean
record will empower his presidency to work as a guardian of the state
and advice Prime Minister accordingly. I am sure readers have seen
quiet demonstration of an effective role Mr. Zillur Rahman plays
empower Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina¢s decisions. Vise versa esteemed
respect, trust and admiration relation between Mr. Zillur Rahman and
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will ensure honor of this office better
then anytime
> before.
>
> I will request the writer of this posting not just to oppose
something for the purpose of pure opposition without any merit.
>
> Sincerely
> Shamim Chowdhury
> Maryland, USA
>
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> --- On Wed, 1/7/09, Shamim Chowdhury <veirsmill@...> wrote:
>
> From: Shamim Chowdhury <veirsmill@...>
> Subject: Fwd: Nominated Zillur as President is a wrong choice
> To: veirsmill@...
> Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 1:44 PM
>
> --- In dahuk@yahoogroups.com, "M. M. Chowdhury \(Mithu\)"
> <cgmpservices@> wrote:
>
> Choosing Zillur as President is a wrong direction
>
> Even though Hasina wants to pay her AL leaders for their help on her
> bad times but choosing Zillur is a wrong one. Bangladesh is a
country
> where we need strong face to visit various countries to bring more
> help for Bangladesh where Hasina does not go.
>
> He is a good guy no question about it but Bangladesh needs people
> with international experiences and strong person who can move
quickly
> to one place to another place. He might need oxygen tank next few
> months who knows. I hope and pray for his health and he should take
> rest from politics.
>
> Zillur is a very bad choice where we need some one to
move Bangladesh
> forward. I still hope that Hssina will rethink about his
> nomination choice for the Presient of Bangladesh which will be good
> for AL and Bangladesh as far as development is concern.
>
> Regards,
> M. M. Chowdhury (Mithu), Virginia, USA
> www.amreteckpharma.com
>
> --- End forwarded message ---
>
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