By © Muhammad Haque 1825 Hrs GMT London Friday 19 December 2008 is the 28th year of AADHIKAR foundation. AADHIKAR the Weekly was first published on Monday 19 December 1980 from London E1 UK. This online AADHIKAR is being published from London E1 UK. The battle for rights continues
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1615 Hrs GMT London Tuesday 30 December 2008: A
ADHIKAROnline commentary on Bangladesh:
Will the people of Bangladesh see, feel, experience and enjoy the delivery of democracy and fairness? Or will the country be subject of another season of confrontation through violence kept up by the slaughter of innocent, poor people, designed to serve the petty and the treacherous interests of those who 'lead' the various groups and groupings? And what is the significance of the G W Bush White House issuing such a fulsome, patronising ‘endorsement’ at the entire Bangladeshi population? Is the White House aware of something that the ordinary Bangladeshis are not? When was the last time that the White House was a source of adjudication on the definition of democracy and fairness? Especially on a day 30 December 2008 when the same White House has been issuing orders to the people in Gaza, Palestine, that THEY should stop defending themselves? Will this world see democracy upheld in the USA? Or will a new age of darkness descend under covers of the current downturn that has been unleashed from the Big Business dominated agenda setting centres, cabals and caves situated across the USA? What will be the priorities in 2009 in the world especially about addressing the real violation of human rights - that is currently done by the creation of poverty, the causing of hunger and the imposition of famine...? When will the people pushed into poverty, destitution and denial be treated by regimes and states as equal human beings? [To be continued]
Tuesday 30 December 2008
" Bangladesh stability is fragile as former prime minister wins election "
By © Muhammad Haque 1825 Hrs GMT London Friday 19 December 2008 is the 28th year of AADHIKAR foundation. AADHIKAR the Weekly was first published on Monday 19 December 1980 from London E1 UK. This online AADHIKAR is being published from London E1 UK. The battle for rights continues
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Bangladesh news: as being reported by the L A Times, USA on 30 December 2008
Bangladesh stability is fragile as former prime minister wins election
Hopes are high that Sheikh Hasina Wajed will bring democracy and peace, but rumblings of dissent are growing.
By Mark Magnier and Nurul Alam
December 31, 2008
Reporting from Beijing and Chittagong, Bangladesh -- An alliance led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed, won a landslide victory in the nation's first election in seven years, officials confirmed today amid hopes her strong mandate would help restore democracy and political stability to the troubled nation.
Bangladesh, a predominantly Muslim country in South Asia with a population of 140 million, has been under army-backed rule since early 2007. Hasina's secular Awami League is expected to form a government after her alliance won 260 of the 300 seats in parliament.
Even before the results became clear in Monday's election, however, Wajed's rivals, led by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, accused Wajed's group of vote-buying and dirty tricks. Some 200,000 election observers fanned out across the country, including more than 2,000 foreigners.
The charges raised the specter of a return to the divisive accusations, work stoppages and street demonstrations that have made it difficult at times for leaders to govern effectively.
"The opposition may not accept the election," said Ataur Rahman, a professor at the University of Dhaka. "That could jeopardize parliamentary government. We want a more meaningful democracy and a functioning parliament, but that might not take place."
Analysts attributed the lopsided victory to Wajed's poverty-alleviation promises, her alliance's better political organization and a desire for change in the wake of Zia's 1991-96 and 2001-06 administrations.
"Many people voted Hasina out of pent-up resentment over Khaleda's alleged misrule and corruption," said Abdul Aziz, 48, headmaster of a high school in Chittagong.
On election day, authorities deployed more than half a million soldiers and police officers to prevent violence in a nation with a history of political unrest.
"I feel proud to cast my vote in such a festive and free atmosphere," said Jashim Uddin, 55, owner of a pharmacy in Chittagong, shortly after casting his vote Monday afternoon. "We want to see an end to violence and terrorism. . . . In the past, we've had to give payoffs to local political activists just to run a business or do other things in society."
But some were doubtful that a long history of social and political corruption could be easily reversed. Berlin-based watchdog Transparency International ranked Bangladesh 147th in its 2008 corruption-perceptions index of 180 countries assessed.
Wajed and Zia both served time in prison recently on corruption charges, although each has denied wrongdoing and said their detention was politically motivated. Others disagree. "Both sides are equally corrupt," said Golam Hossain, professor at Jahangirnagar University in Dhaka.
Over the weekend, supporters of the two archrivals clashed, leaving 85 people injured in three different districts, the United News of Bangladesh reported.
Analysts said Wajed has an opportunity to learn from the mistakes she made during her 1996-2001 tenure as prime minister but expressed concern that voters' high expectations could turn to anger if she doesn't deliver soon on promises to improve the lives of ordinary citizens.
The prospect for instability also raised concern that the military could step in again. "It is difficult to rule out the possibility of the army taking over if there's massive mismanagement or public unrest during Hasina's tenure," said the University of Dhaka's Rahman.
mark.magnier@latimes.com
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Bangladesh news: as being reported by the L A Times, USA on 30 December 2008
Bangladesh stability is fragile as former prime minister wins election
Hopes are high that Sheikh Hasina Wajed will bring democracy and peace, but rumblings of dissent are growing.
By Mark Magnier and Nurul Alam
December 31, 2008
Reporting from Beijing and Chittagong, Bangladesh -- An alliance led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed, won a landslide victory in the nation's first election in seven years, officials confirmed today amid hopes her strong mandate would help restore democracy and political stability to the troubled nation.
Bangladesh, a predominantly Muslim country in South Asia with a population of 140 million, has been under army-backed rule since early 2007. Hasina's secular Awami League is expected to form a government after her alliance won 260 of the 300 seats in parliament.
Even before the results became clear in Monday's election, however, Wajed's rivals, led by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, accused Wajed's group of vote-buying and dirty tricks. Some 200,000 election observers fanned out across the country, including more than 2,000 foreigners.
The charges raised the specter of a return to the divisive accusations, work stoppages and street demonstrations that have made it difficult at times for leaders to govern effectively.
"The opposition may not accept the election," said Ataur Rahman, a professor at the University of Dhaka. "That could jeopardize parliamentary government. We want a more meaningful democracy and a functioning parliament, but that might not take place."
Analysts attributed the lopsided victory to Wajed's poverty-alleviation promises, her alliance's better political organization and a desire for change in the wake of Zia's 1991-96 and 2001-06 administrations.
"Many people voted Hasina out of pent-up resentment over Khaleda's alleged misrule and corruption," said Abdul Aziz, 48, headmaster of a high school in Chittagong.
On election day, authorities deployed more than half a million soldiers and police officers to prevent violence in a nation with a history of political unrest.
"I feel proud to cast my vote in such a festive and free atmosphere," said Jashim Uddin, 55, owner of a pharmacy in Chittagong, shortly after casting his vote Monday afternoon. "We want to see an end to violence and terrorism. . . . In the past, we've had to give payoffs to local political activists just to run a business or do other things in society."
But some were doubtful that a long history of social and political corruption could be easily reversed. Berlin-based watchdog Transparency International ranked Bangladesh 147th in its 2008 corruption-perceptions index of 180 countries assessed.
Wajed and Zia both served time in prison recently on corruption charges, although each has denied wrongdoing and said their detention was politically motivated. Others disagree. "Both sides are equally corrupt," said Golam Hossain, professor at Jahangirnagar University in Dhaka.
Over the weekend, supporters of the two archrivals clashed, leaving 85 people injured in three different districts, the United News of Bangladesh reported.
Analysts said Wajed has an opportunity to learn from the mistakes she made during her 1996-2001 tenure as prime minister but expressed concern that voters' high expectations could turn to anger if she doesn't deliver soon on promises to improve the lives of ordinary citizens.
The prospect for instability also raised concern that the military could step in again. "It is difficult to rule out the possibility of the army taking over if there's massive mismanagement or public unrest during Hasina's tenure," said the University of Dhaka's Rahman.
mark.magnier@latimes.com
Monday 29 December 2008
What about Bangladesh? By © Muhammad Haque 2355 Hrs GMT London Monday 29 December 2008
By © Muhammad Haque 1825 Hrs GMT London Friday 19 December 2008 is the 28th year of AADHIKAR foundation. AADHIKAR the Weekly was first published on Monday 19 December 1980 from London E1 UK. This online AADHIKAR is being published from London E1 UK. The battle for rights continues
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What about Bangladesh?
Part 2 By © Muhammad Haque
2355 Hrs GMT London Monday 29 December 2008
Will the people of Bangladesh get a better deal
after they gave of their trust to these latest poll?
Who will be pulling the strings?
Who will seek what private deal?
Who will get busy and steal
the most the temporary thaw provides
before almost sure exposure arrives
and the plan goes really awry?
Who can resist? And not try?
Who will not draw that unholy cue
from the results; and resolve to view
the outcome as nothing more
than a rare chance to restore
what ought never to have been lost
what ought always to attract the most
attention, recognition and reference
what ought to be given due reverence
the sanctity of public office and power?
Who will not let office and greed devour
what humility even insecurity they felt
prior to sudden power under their belt?
[To be continued]
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What about Bangladesh?
Part 2 By © Muhammad Haque
2355 Hrs GMT London Monday 29 December 2008
Will the people of Bangladesh get a better deal
after they gave of their trust to these latest poll?
Who will be pulling the strings?
Who will seek what private deal?
Who will get busy and steal
the most the temporary thaw provides
before almost sure exposure arrives
and the plan goes really awry?
Who can resist? And not try?
Who will not draw that unholy cue
from the results; and resolve to view
the outcome as nothing more
than a rare chance to restore
what ought never to have been lost
what ought always to attract the most
attention, recognition and reference
what ought to be given due reverence
the sanctity of public office and power?
Who will not let office and greed devour
what humility even insecurity they felt
prior to sudden power under their belt?
[To be continued]
Bangladesh: What about ethics, morality, honor and freedom?
By © Muhammad Haque 1825 Hrs GMT London Friday 19 December 2008 is the 28th year of AADHIKAR foundation. AADHIKAR the Weekly was first published on Monday 19 December 1980 from London E1 UK. This online AADHIKAR is being published from London E1 UK. The battle for rights continues
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Bangladesh: What about ethics, morality, honor and freedom?
Who will be calling the tunes in Bangladesh now?
Will the people overcome the many strings that are often pulled in Bangladesh by forces other than the legitimate ones?
[To be continued]
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Bangladesh: What about ethics, morality, honor and freedom?
Who will be calling the tunes in Bangladesh now?
Will the people overcome the many strings that are often pulled in Bangladesh by forces other than the legitimate ones?
[To be continued]
Sunday 28 December 2008
What about Bangladesh on the day after the poll? A political poem by Muhammad Haque
By © Muhammad Haque 1825 Hrs GMT London Friday 19 December 2008 is the 28th year of AADHIKAR foundation. AADHIKAR the Weekly was first published on Monday 19 December 1980 from London E1 UK. This online AADHIKAR is being published from London E1 UK. The battle for rights continues
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What about Bangladeshis after the staged election?
By © Muhammad Haque
2220 Hrs GMT London Sunday 28 December 2008
What about Bangladesh?
What about the people?
What about poverty?
What about hunger?
What about famine?
What about Bangladesh?
What about justice?
What about violence?
What about denial?
What about silence?
What about oppression?
What about bribery?
What about corruption?
What about abuse?
What about fear?
What about the tears?
What about the scars?
What about the promise?
What about the betrayal?
What about the soil?
What about the land?
What about the plants?
What about the trees?
What about the air?
What about the wind?
What about Bangladesh?
What about the children?
What about the infants?
What about the mothers?
What about the forgotten?
What about the landless?
What about the rightsless?
What about the voiceless?
What about Bangladesh?
What about the wealth in nature?
What about the wealth of nature
What about sanctity of nature?
What about listening to the land?
What about the cats, big and small?
What about the elephants?
What about the secrecy?
What about the lies?
What about the looting?
What about the crimes?
What about Bangladesh
On the day after the poll,
Will the people feel freer
Or will new darkness fall?
[To be continued]
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What about Bangladeshis after the staged election?
By © Muhammad Haque
2220 Hrs GMT London Sunday 28 December 2008
What about Bangladesh?
What about the people?
What about poverty?
What about hunger?
What about famine?
What about Bangladesh?
What about justice?
What about violence?
What about denial?
What about silence?
What about oppression?
What about bribery?
What about corruption?
What about abuse?
What about fear?
What about the tears?
What about the scars?
What about the promise?
What about the betrayal?
What about the soil?
What about the land?
What about the plants?
What about the trees?
What about the air?
What about the wind?
What about Bangladesh?
What about the children?
What about the infants?
What about the mothers?
What about the forgotten?
What about the landless?
What about the rightsless?
What about the voiceless?
What about Bangladesh?
What about the wealth in nature?
What about the wealth of nature
What about sanctity of nature?
What about listening to the land?
What about the cats, big and small?
What about the elephants?
What about the secrecy?
What about the lies?
What about the looting?
What about the crimes?
What about Bangladesh
On the day after the poll,
Will the people feel freer
Or will new darkness fall?
[To be continued]
What about Bangladesh on the day after the poll? A political poem by Muhammad Haque
By © Muhammad Haque 1825 Hrs GMT London Friday 19 December 2008 is the 28th year of AADHIKAR foundation. AADHIKAR the Weekly was first published on Monday 19 December 1980 from London E1 UK. This online AADHIKAR is being published from London E1 UK. The battle for rights continues
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Monday 22 December 2008
Muhammad Haque examining the dishonest vocabulary used by those who cause and back POVERTY in Britain and beyond
By © Muhammad Haque 1825 Hrs GMT London Friday 19 December 2008 is the 28th year of AADHIKAR foundation. AADHIKAR the Weekly was first published on Monday 19 December 1980 from London E1 UK. This online AADHIKAR is being published from London E1 UK. The battle for rights continues
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Muhammad Haque examining the dishonest vocabulary used by those who cause and back POVERTY in Britain and beyond
POVERTY in Britain and the poverty of the Brown-fronted Blairing regime that is maintaining poverty in the UK today more brazenly than Brown would ever admit
By © Muhammad Haque
0920 hrs GMT
London Monday 22 December 2008
Talking about ‘child poverty’ by definition excludes discussion of poverty as a whole. That is why the correct term to use is ‘poverty’. Not just ‘child poverty’. So why do the Blaired ‘professionals’ holding the positions on ‘combatting’ ‘poverty’ refuse to use the single word poverty? The answer is to be found in the fact that they are essentially in denial. And in deep ignorance. The half of their dishonest ‘term’ is on many levels misleading. ‘Child’ may sound like the call for care, compassion and delicacy with the fragility of the vulnerable. But this is a confidence trick. Like so many of the terms they use, this [‘child poverty’] is to dress themselves up as a party [with a small p] dedicated to upholding the needs and the rights of the ‘more vulnerable and needy’. The word ‘child’ carries so much instant positive recognition of all things good or at least innocent.…. As different from the whole family.. The neighbourhood. The community. The population... That would be a daunting reality. That one the peddlers of concern on ‘child poverty’ dare not face up to, let alone deal with...
When the entire population is organised in a way that CAUSES poverty, imposes poverty, adds to poverty, it is little wonder that children in it are in poverty.….
By the population I am here referring to that part of the population that is the target of poverty causation, poverty imposition, poverty addition...
The parts that are to be found in the inner cities in the UK.
There are people in poverty in the other parts of the UK populations and conurbation.
But the incidence, the spread, the perpetration and the persistence of poverty in the inner cities areas are so high, frequent and noticeable that a discussion of poverty in Britain today would be done more comprehensively and accurately by looking at the inner cities than by looking at the other areas where poverty also does exist.
Tower Hamlets in the East End of London is of course the London borough that contains most of the features of inner city poverty.…
[To be continued]
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Muhammad Haque examining the dishonest vocabulary used by those who cause and back POVERTY in Britain and beyond
POVERTY in Britain and the poverty of the Brown-fronted Blairing regime that is maintaining poverty in the UK today more brazenly than Brown would ever admit
By © Muhammad Haque
0920 hrs GMT
London Monday 22 December 2008
Talking about ‘child poverty’ by definition excludes discussion of poverty as a whole. That is why the correct term to use is ‘poverty’. Not just ‘child poverty’. So why do the Blaired ‘professionals’ holding the positions on ‘combatting’ ‘poverty’ refuse to use the single word poverty? The answer is to be found in the fact that they are essentially in denial. And in deep ignorance. The half of their dishonest ‘term’ is on many levels misleading. ‘Child’ may sound like the call for care, compassion and delicacy with the fragility of the vulnerable. But this is a confidence trick. Like so many of the terms they use, this [‘child poverty’] is to dress themselves up as a party [with a small p] dedicated to upholding the needs and the rights of the ‘more vulnerable and needy’. The word ‘child’ carries so much instant positive recognition of all things good or at least innocent.…. As different from the whole family.. The neighbourhood. The community. The population... That would be a daunting reality. That one the peddlers of concern on ‘child poverty’ dare not face up to, let alone deal with...
When the entire population is organised in a way that CAUSES poverty, imposes poverty, adds to poverty, it is little wonder that children in it are in poverty.….
By the population I am here referring to that part of the population that is the target of poverty causation, poverty imposition, poverty addition...
The parts that are to be found in the inner cities in the UK.
There are people in poverty in the other parts of the UK populations and conurbation.
But the incidence, the spread, the perpetration and the persistence of poverty in the inner cities areas are so high, frequent and noticeable that a discussion of poverty in Britain today would be done more comprehensively and accurately by looking at the inner cities than by looking at the other areas where poverty also does exist.
Tower Hamlets in the East End of London is of course the London borough that contains most of the features of inner city poverty.…
[To be continued]
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