The present government can be their role model. People no longer trust corrupt politicians. Indeed we can't afford giving them another chance. Former US President John F. Kennedy once said "Don't ask what the country can do for you, ask what you can do for the country". Giving is also receiving. Yet it seems our corrupt politicians did not honor this adage. That's why they have landed in jail and honest non-politicians are running the country better than ever.

   If the honest individuals don't join our political system, history will likely repeat itself. We will go backward again. Future generations will suffer due to our cowardice and unwillingness to take responsibility for our country. The upside of taking the chance is a bright future for the young generations as well as the country. They will remember you as their hero and you will be able to say you did your part the best you could.

   Together we will create a positive environment in our politics and send strong signals for corrupt politicians. The government has already belled the cat. Indeed the difficult part has been done; we just have to follow their footsteps. In turn they will likely help us out.

   We have to put aside our fears, skepticism, and individual priorities and put in the forefront our country's future. We must offer our services for the current administration. We all have something to offer. People from all strata such as lawyers, teachers, businessmen, students, law enforcement personnel, and Bangladeshis living overseas, all have to contribute more than ever to our country's future. Time is of the essence here; the government has done the ground work but they will go. We have to strengthen their hands; we have to support them wholeheartedly when they do something right and offer them constructive criticism, too, when they make mistakes.

   We should help them catch corrupt individuals and keep prices down for daily essential goods. We should offer our services to produce more electricity and we also have to learn how to use electricity efficiently. These efforts will help make our economy stronger, attract foreign investors and show the expatriates that the situation has improved for them to return home and to offer their expertise. Let's give the credit where it is due. And remember, we are all doing this for a bright future of Bangladesh: our future generation as well as for us.

   It's not going to be easy but, if we don't try, how would we know? The adage "no risk no gain" might be pertinent.

We want better future for our young generation but what are we willing to sacrifice to achieve it? Better future will not ring our doorbell on a fine day; we'll have to work for it. Our future generations will not forgive us if we don't fulfill our obligations; our failure will be a bad example. They may remind us that we haven't done our share, so why do we expect them to do theirs. Indeed we have two alternatives: 1) we can take the country forward; or 2) we can do nothing and allow corrupt individuals to destroy the country. We know the consequences of the second option.
   
This is our golden opportunity. Please look around. Things look much better; people are happier and optimistic and law and order are improving. There will likely be a positive impact on our economy. Indeed we have nothing to lose and every thing to gain. Let's do whatever it takes to protect our country; we shall not hand it over to those who will ruin it. Let's say goodbye to the old and usher in the new; let's take ownership. Let's remember that we have everything to win and nothing to lose.

A. Baten , Weekly Holiday