A citizen dialogue titled “Reforms, National Unity, and Civic Thought” was held in Cox’s Bazar. It urged all citizens, regardless of political affiliation, to unite for an inclusive and corruption-free society. The event, organized by Cox’s Bazar Civil Society, emphasized the need for citizen-friendly reforms to combat corruption and systemic irregularities in various sectors.
The dialogue occurred on Sunday (February 2) at 3 PM at the Shaheed Subhash Hall of Cox’s Bazar Institute & Public Library. It was moderated by Abu Morshed Chowdhury Khoka, President of Cox’s Bazar Civil Society, and attended by political, social, and professional representatives.
Speakers at the event highlighted the prevalence of corruption across ministries, police, administration, judiciary, banking, education, and healthcare. They stressed that without comprehensive reforms, it would be impossible to establish a just society where bribery and discrimination are eradicated, citizens are not harassed at police stations, justice is delivered promptly, and students focus solely on education without political interference.
The dialogue featured speakers from diverse communities, such as politicians, academicians, journalists, and social activists.
The speakers underscored that national unity is key to tackling corruption, inequality, political instability, and shortcomings in education and healthcare. They emphasized that addressing national crises is not solely the responsibility of political parties but of all citizens.
The event concluded with a strong call for civic engagement and collaborative efforts to build a fair, inclusive, and reformed Bangladesh.
Cox’s Bazar Life Report/Rajin Saleh
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