BNP’s Negative Role in Politics Will Jeopardize the Country: Aditi Karim
In a sudden turn of events, the political landscape in Bangladesh is facing uncertainty and turmoil as the year 2024 bids farewell. What lies ahead for the new year? Will it bring elections or further turmoil and violence in politics? These are the questions looming over the welcome of the new year in Bangladesh.
Student Movement at Shahid Minar
On the last day of the year, student leaders holding an ‘March for Unity’ campaign at Shahid Minar to commemorate the July revolution. The sudden announcement of the ‘Now or Never’ campaign through social media by the student movement leaders has sparked excitement and controversy in the political arena. Without any discussion with any political party, why did the student movement and the National Citizen Committee announce such a campaign? This has stirred up tensions in the political arena. The government’s stance on this issue is seen as confrontational. Initially, the Chief Adviser to the government stated officially that the government has no relation to the announcements made by the National Citizen Committee and the student movement. However, within two days, the government’s position changed, stating they will create a revolution’s announcement. This change in the government’s stance has further escalated political unrest. Despite this, the student movement and the Citizen Committee did not cancel their assembly. The campaign was renamed to ‘March for Unity.’ However, the general public did not rally behind the campaign, even students showed little interest. The assembly has been extended until January 15 for the publication of the announcement. Will the government be able to create an announcement based on national consensus within this timeframe? Or will this issue snowball like the President’s issue and create further chaos?
The Divided National Unity
It is important to remember that a country cannot be run by uncertain leadership for a long time. It will jeopardize the country’s politics, economy, society, and culture, putting everything at risk. The BNP’s negative role in politics is now at the forefront, creating a situation of uncertainty. Those within the government’s advisory circle who were previously supportive of the BNP are now in opposition to the upcoming elections. Their opposition to the elections signals that their main goal is to establish a prolonged rule of the un-elected in the country. This divide in the national unity is evident in the peaceful society, and it is affecting the current political scenario. In particular, influential figures from the socialist society, who controlled an English and a Bengali daily, are now against the elections. Their opposition to the elections indicates their desire to prevent a handover of power to elected representatives. This situation poses a risk to democracy and could lead to a new subversion in the country.
Creating a New Political Landscape
As a result, efforts are being made to create a new political configuration by using the National Citizen Committee against the government, showing that they aim to hinder democracy in Bangladesh. The current government’s support for the National Citizen Committee and the student movement indicates a hidden agenda to disrupt democracy. While the government claims to be completely neutral and impartial, they are now seen as actively supporting the student organization’s unwavering commitment. This commitment is growing progressively. Especially after taking on responsibilities, Dr. Muhammad Yunus declared that his appointees were from the student movement. Three students from the student movement were appointed to the government’s advisory board. Many believe that the appointments of the student leaders from the student movement were based on their willingness to cooperate with the movement. Even the Supreme Court’s judges were dismissed, and various issues raised by the student movement were addressed by the government. Even when the issue of the dismissal of the President was raised by the student opposition, the government maintained a silent stance on the matter. The government’s change in position towards total self-surrender to the student organization indicates that the government is using this tool to hinder the democracy of Bangladesh. In this way, the government is working to undermine democracy by giving full self-surrender to the National Citizen Committee and the student movement. If the government can be pressured, and if the BNP can be cornered, it is possible to implement a realistic policy of political democratization. This is what they are trying to do. The Susheel society will not gain popularity in Bangladesh by siding with the BNP. This is why they are trying to reshape the national political landscape with the help of the National Citizen Committee. That’s why the name of the National Citizen Committee has come to the fore as the ‘Kings Party.’ The government’s helpless surrender to the National Citizen Committee clearly shows that they want to use the National Citizen Committee to hinder democracy in Bangladesh. This uncertainty in the political scenario is creating an environment of uncertainty for the government. The government is not successful in solving any crisis. This is because they are widely unpopular with the people. That is why it is necessary to quickly transfer power to the elected representatives chosen by the people. There is no contradiction between justice and reform and elections. What people need is urgent and swift action in all areas for the country’s sake.
The Role of BNP
Suddenly, a position against the BNP is being targeted in Bangladesh’s politics. Some Susheel members are standing face to face with the BNP. But it must be remembered that the rise of the Chabbish movement in Bangladesh would not have been successful if the opposition political parties did not organize and resist. The continuous efforts of the opposition to form a disorganized government for a long time failed. They are now trying the same thing. Now they are trying to take the BNP minus. If the BNP can be pressured, and if the BNP can be cornered, it is possible to implement a realistic policy of political democratization. This is what they are trying to do. The Susheel society will not gain popularity in Bangladesh by siding with the BNP. This is why they are trying to reshape the national political landscape with the help of the National Citizen Committee. That’s why the name of the National Citizen Committee has come to the fore as the ‘Kings Party.’ if the government can be pressured, and if the BNP can be cornered, it is possible to implement a realistic policy of political democratization. This is what they are trying to do. The Susheel society will not gain popularity in Bangladesh by siding with the BNP. This is why they are trying to reshape the national political landscape with the help of the National Citizen Committee. That’s why the name of the National Citizen Committee has come to the fore as the ‘Kings Party.’ The government is now very active in trying to keep the BNP in power for a long time. This is a dangerous trend that could threaten democracy in the country.
The situation in Bangladesh’s politics is now at a turning point. Those who were previously supportive of the BNP within the government’s advisory circle are now actively opposing the upcoming elections. Their stance against the elections indicates a desire to establish a prolonged rule by the unelected in the country. This division in national unity is evident within the peaceful society and is contributing to the current political turmoil. In particular, influential figures from the Susheel society, who controlled an English and a Bengali daily, are now against the elections. Their opposition to the elections indicates their goal to prevent a handover of power to elected representatives. This scenario poses a threat to democracy and could lead to further chaos.
The government’s actions are creating an uncertain environment for the upcoming elections. The support for the National Citizen Committee and the student movement indicates a hidden agenda to disrupt democracy. While the government claims to be neutral and impartial, their support for the student movement shows a different picture. The government’s current stance on total surrender to the student organization indicates their use of this tool to hinder democracy in Bangladesh. By pressuring the government and cornering the BNP, they aim to implement a realistic policy of political democratization. The Susheel society will not gain popularity in Bangladesh by aligning with the BNP. This is why they are trying to reshape the national political landscape with the help of the National Citizen Committee. The government’s surrender to the National Citizen Committee shows their intention to use the organization to hinder democracy in Bangladesh. This political uncertainty is creating a risk for the government, as their widespread unpopularity among the people may hinder their success in solving crises. Therefore, it is crucial to swiftly transfer power to elected representatives chosen by the people to ensure the stability of the country’s democracy.
The future of Bangladesh’s politics hangs in the balance as the government’s actions and the stance of the opposition parties create a volatile environment. The government’s support for the National Citizen Committee and the student movement is causing concern among the public, as it raises questions about the government’s neutrality and impartiality. The political maneuverings of the different parties are creating a situation of uncertainty and potential crisis, threatening the stability of the country. It is imperative for all stakeholders to work together to ensure a peaceful and democratic transition of power in Bangladesh.
As the political landscape in Bangladesh undergoes significant changes, it will be crucial for the government, opposition parties, and civil society to engage in open and transparent dialogue to address the challenges facing the country. Only through cooperation and collaboration can Bangladesh overcome its current political turmoil and ensure a stable and democratic future for all its citizens. The coming days will be crucial in determining the direction of Bangladesh’s political future, and all stakeholders must work together to navigate through these challenging times.
