Does BNP loosing state?
Joe Fleishman
May 10, 2009
The age of the newly elected government in Bangladesh is little more than 4 moths. Already their main rival opposition BNP calls for an early election which stuns everyone. Political turmoil is a regular phenomenon of Bangladesh. No government is usually can work without trouble here. Tiered and exhausted Bangladeshi´s were optimistic for a stable political atmosphere in the country after the last parliament election which was two years behind the schedule. But now it seems their hope is far cry.
The ruling Awami League government has already passed a critical test regarding country´s border security forces BDR´s mutiny. But successful handling was not appreciated by the opposition. Although, at the first place they were silently supported the government´s effort. Later that situation was soon changed considering the political strategy.
Some sources have already confirmed that former BNP MP Nasir Uddin Pintu and his brother are missing since that incidence. Why is that? Why he is at large? Investigators have already discovered some vital evidence of Pintu´s involvement in 25th February BDR mutiny. Name of some more political figures is expected to come at the end.
BNP know this. So they at first tried to pressurize the government for an answer why forces were not used. But this question is now diminished by the time since the people started realizing government´s position and possible loss of life if military invade was made.
Recently government has asked opposition leader Khaleda Zia to return one of her two government houses she possessed which she got for the loss of her husband former military dictator Zia. In fact, possessing two government houses is against the law of the country. Miss. Zia however is fully reluctant to return the crucial one as that is situated in Army Cantonment.
BNP was expecting this would be a big political issue they can use but the wind is not for their favor. Public response frustrated BNP. Even BNP´s close ally Jamayate Islami is not with them. BNP´s workers are also not finding energy in this issue. So they have no other alternative but to drop the idea and give it to the court.
In a public meeting opposition leader Khaleda Zia said there is no terrorist remain in the country. Her comment is highly contradicting with the recently captured Islamist militants from the various places of the country. Some people are very critical on her statement mentioning it irresponsible and nothing but a publicity stunt which encourage militants to escalate their activities. Some experts believe this has exposed Khaleda Zia and her BNP´s position how they safeguard the terrorists.
Another government decision made BNP worried. Government will not appeal against the high-court decision which mentioned country´s fifth amendment of the constitution is illegal. Fifth Amendment in the constitution has legalized former military dictator and BNP´s founder Gen. Ziaur Rahman´s regime. If it happens BNP will be in great great trouble. So although the high-court was given the verdict when BNP was in power, now BNP is trying to shape it this way that the government gave the decision to outwit BNP. Final decision is still pending in the court. BNP meanwhile is trying to mounting pressure on the government on this issue. Till now their effort is showing no sign of getting enough support.
BNP´s latest attempt is with the current electricity and water shortage problem in the country. But everybody knows Awami League government received these shortages by inheritance. People are eager to give full time to the government.
Desperate to find a proper issue BNP is yet to found any solid ground. Their panic how to overthrow the government is not welcomed by the general people. They think it is too early to judge a government and BNP is frantically making efforts to come to the power without wasting anymore time.
BNP has it own internal hemorrhage as well. Zia´s whole dynasty is carrying graft and corruption charges, which is under trial now. Their image in ordinary people´s mind is no better than a thief. Many of BNP´s top leaders are not even see each other´s face. In this situation many raises this question does BNP loosing its state? Time will give the answer.
The ruling Awami League government has already passed a critical test regarding country´s border security forces BDR´s mutiny. But successful handling was not appreciated by the opposition. Although, at the first place they were silently supported the government´s effort. Later that situation was soon changed considering the political strategy.
Some sources have already confirmed that former BNP MP Nasir Uddin Pintu and his brother are missing since that incidence. Why is that? Why he is at large? Investigators have already discovered some vital evidence of Pintu´s involvement in 25th February BDR mutiny. Name of some more political figures is expected to come at the end.
BNP know this. So they at first tried to pressurize the government for an answer why forces were not used. But this question is now diminished by the time since the people started realizing government´s position and possible loss of life if military invade was made.
Recently government has asked opposition leader Khaleda Zia to return one of her two government houses she possessed which she got for the loss of her husband former military dictator Zia. In fact, possessing two government houses is against the law of the country. Miss. Zia however is fully reluctant to return the crucial one as that is situated in Army Cantonment.
BNP was expecting this would be a big political issue they can use but the wind is not for their favor. Public response frustrated BNP. Even BNP´s close ally Jamayate Islami is not with them. BNP´s workers are also not finding energy in this issue. So they have no other alternative but to drop the idea and give it to the court.
In a public meeting opposition leader Khaleda Zia said there is no terrorist remain in the country. Her comment is highly contradicting with the recently captured Islamist militants from the various places of the country. Some people are very critical on her statement mentioning it irresponsible and nothing but a publicity stunt which encourage militants to escalate their activities. Some experts believe this has exposed Khaleda Zia and her BNP´s position how they safeguard the terrorists.
Another government decision made BNP worried. Government will not appeal against the high-court decision which mentioned country´s fifth amendment of the constitution is illegal. Fifth Amendment in the constitution has legalized former military dictator and BNP´s founder Gen. Ziaur Rahman´s regime. If it happens BNP will be in great great trouble. So although the high-court was given the verdict when BNP was in power, now BNP is trying to shape it this way that the government gave the decision to outwit BNP. Final decision is still pending in the court. BNP meanwhile is trying to mounting pressure on the government on this issue. Till now their effort is showing no sign of getting enough support.
BNP´s latest attempt is with the current electricity and water shortage problem in the country. But everybody knows Awami League government received these shortages by inheritance. People are eager to give full time to the government.
Desperate to find a proper issue BNP is yet to found any solid ground. Their panic how to overthrow the government is not welcomed by the general people. They think it is too early to judge a government and BNP is frantically making efforts to come to the power without wasting anymore time.
BNP has it own internal hemorrhage as well. Zia´s whole dynasty is carrying graft and corruption charges, which is under trial now. Their image in ordinary people´s mind is no better than a thief. Many of BNP´s top leaders are not even see each other´s face. In this situation many raises this question does BNP loosing its state? Time will give the answer.
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