Let’s follow the example of Bangaladesh
I read a very interesting article in the ‘World Review’ supplement in The Island of 15.02.07 which published an article from Asian News Network, under the caption “Bangladesh Corrupt politicians, Civil Servants, Magnates — None will be spared. The following extracts are reproduced for the information of readers who may have missed reading that article.
Bangladesh Army Chief Lt. Gen. Moeen U Ahmed said the armed forces are assisting the government in its crusade against corruption that has eaten up the vitals of the nation.
About corruption that had bedeviled the nation, the Army Chief said “Corruption had engulfed every sphere of life. This cannot be allowed to continue.
Lashing out at dishonest Politicians without naming anyone Gen., Moeen said. “It is not possible to count the enormous wealth they have accumulated. Their irresistible lust for wealth led them to gobble up the sheets allotted by the government for distribution as relief among the poor.
Is not the action of the Army Chief of Bangladesh a lesson for us too? Let the President of this country, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the army, take action to eradicate corruption, act soon, irrespective of political alliances, personal or party loyalties and other considerations. This is possible and could be expected of President Mahinda Rajapaksa in view of his recent move to remove three ministers.
‘Fiat justitia, ruat caelum’ — Let justice be done though heavens may fall.
G. A. D. Sirimal
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