A New Gang of Thieves Has Started Looting and Occupying Since August :Manna

Staff Reporter

Mahmudur Rahman Manna, president of Nagorik Oikya and former VP of DUCSU, has accused the current interim government of failing to demonstrate effectiveness in governance.

Speaking at a workers’ meeting in the Bogura Zila Parishad auditorium on Thursday, Manna said there has been no significant change in the country over the past four months. “Instead, immediately after the departure of the Awami League, a new gang of thieves has begun looting and taking over,” he remarked.

He criticized the government’s inability to address issues such as price hikes and the lack of progress in breaking up the business syndicates that have been exploiting the common people. “Why has it not been possible to break the business syndicates while the market situation is rising? There has been no significant change in the police and administrative structure since August 5,” he added. He also pointed out that the police officers responsible for shooting during the July movement are still in position.

Manna emphasized that for a fair election, there is a need for a capable police force, an efficient bureaucracy, and an impartial election commission. “But we are not demanding elections at this moment. First, we must create a people-oriented environment through reforms,” he stated.

Regarding Bangladesh’s relationship with India, Manna called for a “friendly” relationship, but not one based on dominance. “The accounts of debts and dues should be settled fairly. It is time to claim our dues,” he asserted.

He further criticized the Awami League, claiming that for the past 15 years, the party has been involved in looting, preventing the people from having a properly elected government, and depriving the country’s 18 crore citizens of their rights.

Finally, Manna warned that Sheikh Hasina’s allies, who are still active after August 5, are conspiring to create instability. “Such conspiracies must not be allowed to succeed,” he concluded.