Yup. Vote for AL because it boycott's less sessions. Did AL MPs return their salaries on a pro rata basis. Nah.
AL and BNP are both bad. One is worse than the other depending on the day, the mood and the issue.
It's a load of rubbish right across the board.
--- In alochona@yahoogroups.com, "Engr. Shafiq Bhuiyan" <srbanunz@...> wrote:
>
> Opposition leader Khaleda Zia was present at only 6 out of 254 sittings of
> the current parliament in the last three years.
>
> ( only 2 % )
>
> Lawmakers of the BNP-led opposition seem to have performed much better than
> their leader by attending 51 sittings in the same period
>
> (only 20% present).
>
>
> Information and statistics on parliament boycott and present data available
> in newspaper suggests that:
>
> Awami League, as opposition, in the 5th Parliament boycotted 135 out of 400
> sittings. They were present in 265 sittings (66% present)
>
> In the 7th Parliament, the opposition BNP MPs missed 163 out of total 382
> sittings. BNP was present in 219 sittings (57% present)
>
> Again, as opposition AL lawmakers boycotted 223 out of 373 sittings of the
> 8th parliament's 5 year tenure. AL was present in 150 sittings (40% present)
>
> In the current 9th Parliament, BNP-led opposition MPs have already
> boycotted 203 sittings out of 254 sittings in the last three years. BNP was
> present in 51 sittings (only 20% present)
>
> And in so doing they clearly ignored their electoral pledges made to the
> people before the December 29, 2008 parliamentary election. The BNP and its
> key ally in four-party alliance, the Jamaat-e-Islami, had promised that,
> they would adopt a strong stance, including one relating to bringing about
> amendments to the constitution, if required, in order to bring an end to
> the pervasive culture of House boycott.
>
> The BNP in its manifesto stated that no MPs could remain absent for more
> than 30 consecutive sittings without leave of the House.
>
> Despite the number of MPs behind her, Khaleda Zia's status in parliament is
> right after Leader of the House and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. She has
> the responsibility to lead her deputies in working as a shadow cabinet. But
> her poor attendance only shows Khaleda Zia's reluctance to joining
> parliamentary proceedings.
>
> Khaleda Zia, who is entitled to the remuneration and benefits of a cabinet
> minister, has not picked a deputy leader of the opposition in the last
> three years.
>
> The opposition deputies' absence virtually puts the government in a
> comfortable situation. That way, it can avert criticism and scrutiny by the
> opposition bench.
>
> Although they have been boycotting the House, the opposition MPs are
> drawing their remuneration and allowances and enjoying all privileges
> without carrying out their duties.
>
> The performance of Khaleda Zia, was also very bad during the five year
> tenure of the seventh Parliament. She, then opposition leader, attended
> only 28 sittings of a total of 382 sittings (only 7 %).
>
> Shame to Khaleda and Jamat-BNP MPs!
>
> Reference:
>
> Today's (25.1.2012) the Daily Star,
> http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=219808
>
> Let Almighty Allah make Bangladesh free from all old and new Razakar - Al
> Badar - NaPaki -Jamat****
>
> ** **
>
> ** **
>
> "Bangaleera Je Jekhane Achen, Sustha thakon, nirapade thakon ebong valo
> thakon"
>
> Shuvechhante,
>
> *Engr. Shafiqur Rahman Anu*
>
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