Can such a deeply rooted political entity be banned out of existence?
The National Citizen Party yesterday condemned Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus’ remark that the government had no plans to ban the Awami League.
Bangladesh’s political landscape has long been defined by division and vengeance.
The BNP has decided to demand an explanation from the interim government regarding how Sheikh Hasina and her associates managed to flee Bangladesh after the fall of the Awami League government on August 5.
Just six months ago, the tables were completely turned. Khaleda was under house arrest, while her party was desperately appealing for her to be allowed to travel for medical care.
For an outside observer, it must be baffling that the BNP, having witnessed what the actions of the last 15 years did to the Awami League in three short weeks this summer, never even considered the fact that if they didn’t play fast and loose with people’s precious time like Sheikh Hasina used to, it would set a nice contrast in the minds of voters and the young generation.
Their lack of internal democracy casts doubt on the future of state reform drive
The Daily Star analysis of 25 political parties
Four Awami League leaders have died in Bogura jail custody in the 28 days till yesterday.
Can such a deeply rooted political entity be banned out of existence?
The National Citizen Party yesterday condemned Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus’ remark that the government had no plans to ban the Awami League.
Bangladesh’s political landscape has long been defined by division and vengeance.
The BNP has decided to demand an explanation from the interim government regarding how Sheikh Hasina and her associates managed to flee Bangladesh after the fall of the Awami League government on August 5.
Just six months ago, the tables were completely turned. Khaleda was under house arrest, while her party was desperately appealing for her to be allowed to travel for medical care.
For an outside observer, it must be baffling that the BNP, having witnessed what the actions of the last 15 years did to the Awami League in three short weeks this summer, never even considered the fact that if they didn’t play fast and loose with people’s precious time like Sheikh Hasina used to, it would set a nice contrast in the minds of voters and the young generation.
Their lack of internal democracy casts doubt on the future of state reform drive
The Daily Star analysis of 25 political parties
Four Awami League leaders have died in Bogura jail custody in the 28 days till yesterday.
The Awami League regime's economic strategy was not always based on equity.
