Our civil society members nowadays appear to be suffering from confusion and hesitancy. They are slow to react to situations involving serious social issues and the government's inactive role to address them. Whereas in the past the civil society used to take vigorous stance on many issues, they are not as pro-active these days.

We have to fight relentlessly for our democratic rights. They will not be served to us on a silver platter. Therefore, the civil society cannot abdicate its responsibilities, no matter how difficult the reality on the ground is. If the civil society fails to discharge its duties properly, it will be judged as such in the ensuing days. 

AKM Ehsanul Haque, Dhaka