They are only self-seekers and have no love for Bangabandhu

WHEN there are so many critically important national issues to be addressed – some of our politicians needlessly makes a mountain out of a mole hill by creating pointless controversy. This time the hullabaloo surrounds the portrait drawing of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib by a ten-year old boy. Understandably, there was nothing objectionable about the drawing and expecting utmost perfection from a ten-year old is not logical either.

However, referring to the quality of drawing and printing it in the invitation card by the Upazila Nirbahi Officer of Barguna, the suspended Religious Affairs Secretary of Barisal Awami League and President of the District Bar Association sought Tk 5 crore by lodging a defamation case against the UNO last month. The UNO was first denied bail by the Trial Court and sent to Court Hajat for at least 2 hours. He was, however, granted bail later on the day.

 Even the Prime Minister was shocked and criticised at what the Barisal AL leader had done. However, in the face of extreme public criticism and political pressure from upper quarters the Suspended Barisal Awami League leader Obaidullah Sazu has withdrawn the case he filed against Barguna Sadar UNO Tariq Salman, the day before yesterday.

The Prime Minister should seek out such over-enthusiastic self-seekers whose love for Bangabandhu is fake. They are not good for the government.