Bangladesh's democracy lying under the grave: Zafrullah Chowdhury
Ganashasthya Kendra founder and trustee Dr. Zafrullah Chowdhury has said, "Bangladesh's democracy is currently lying under the grave, and a mentally sick government is dancing on it."
He was speaking at a discussion organized in observance of the 6th anniversary of the death of language veteran Abdul Matin at Ganashasthya Kendra in Dhaka on Saturday.
Discussing the prime minister's Friday's comment that none remains hungry in the united states, Dr. Zafrullah said, "Perhaps, it's true. Though persons don't face hunger, they have problems with acute malnutrition, which can be bad. If people remain hungry, they'll take to the street and become agitated. Since persons get food, they are not willing to be a part of the movement. It's called capitalism."
Dr. Zafrullah also called the country's youth to launch a mass movement to free the country's masses from repression and exploitation. "I'm hopeful that only you be able to restore democracy in Bangladesh. Otherwise, no change should come to this country. You need to be readied to create a welfare state through a midterm election."
The discussion was also participated by former DUCSU VP Nurul Huq Nuru.
He said rape culture wouldn't stop through the introduction of the death penalty. Rapes cannot be contained by pronouncing the hanging of the convicts by death. Rather, it needs to handle the culture of impunity which includes developed in the united states.
With Bhasani Followers' Council Presidium member Nayeem Jahangir in the chair, the discussion was also addressed by Ganasanghati Andolon's chief coordinator Jonayed Saki.
