Those who had imagined BNP’s very existence would be obliterated after the 28 October incident, have proven to be very wrong and the ruling coterie is understanding that only too well. Again, those who had thought that the election could be prevented by hartals (strikes) and blockades, have also proven to be mistaken. No election could be thwarted so far in Bangladesh by means of any movements.
Bangladesh’s politics is now divided into two sides. One side is going all out to generate enthusiasm for the 7 January election. The other side is carrying out one programmer after the other, calling for a rejection of the election. But the people, who are the owners of the country according to the constitution, have been thrust into a state of insecurity and uncertainty.
A pickup van is vandalised during the clashes between the leaders and activists of Awami League and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Kakrail, Dhaka on 28 October 2023.Sazid Hossain
Those who had imagined BNP’s very existence would be obliterated after the 28 October incident, have proven to be very wrong and the ruling coterie is understanding that only too well. Again, those who had thought that the election could be prevented by hartals (strikes) and blockades, have also proven to be mistaken. No election could be thwarted so far in Bangladesh by means of any movements.
Bangladesh’s politics is now divided into two sides. One side is going all out to generate enthusiasm for the 7 January election. The other side is carrying out one programmed after the other, calling for a rejection of the election. But the people, who are the owners of the country according to the constitution, have been thrust into a state of insecurity and uncertainty.
It is indeed unfortunate that the political leaders of the country that won independence though a liberation war, have still not been able to reach a consensus on an election. Certain political pundits see an ideological conflict between Awami League and BNP. Even if that is so, Awami League can go to the people to highlight its policies, ideology and programmes. BNP can highlight it policies, ideology and programmes before the voters. The voters can chose whoever they like. But the voters haven’t been given that chance.
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