Politics is currently on the boil in Bangladesh. The news of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina taking refuge in India has created a stir. At the same time, the head of the interim government, Mohammad Yunus, has filed a number of cases against him. Yunus not only intends to separate Sheikh Hasina from politics but is also conspiring to ban her party Awami League from contesting elections.
This situation has been made more complicated by Bangladesh National Party (BNP) chief Khaleda Zia. While on one hand Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina have been considered staunch opponents of each other, on the other hand this time Khaleda has opposed Yunus’ stand against Awami League.
Sheikh Hasina’s troubles increased
At present dozens of criminal cases have been registered against Sheikh Hasina. These cases include serious allegations like corruption, taking the country’s assets abroad and human rights violations. If she returns back to Bangladesh, her entire life may be spent in the courts.
Yunus has even said that ending the electoral participation of Awami League is necessary for democracy. However, BNP has objected to this, calling it against the democratic process.
Khaleda Zia changed the political game
BNP chief Khaleda Zia, who is considered Sheikh Hasina’s biggest opponent, is openly opposing Yunus’s steps this time. He says that politics in Bangladesh should be made inclusive.
BNP general secretary Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said, “Awami League is a political party, and it is the right of the people to decide whether the party will contest the elections or not. “Action should be taken against the leaders who have looted the country, but it is not right to completely isolate them from politics.”
Pressure on Yunus to come on backfoot
This situation of Khaleda Zia has put Mohammad Yunus on the back foot. Political analysts believe that Khaleda Zia has taken this step only to strengthen the image of her party. BNP is considered to be the strongest party in the upcoming elections.
Earlier, Yunus tried to appear neutral in Bangladesh politics, but now questions are being raised on his decision.
Khaleda’s new beginning
Apart from this step of Khaleda Zia, another big news of hers is in the headlines. She is going to attend an official event for the first time after being jailed in February 2018. His participation in the Armed Forces Day reception is being seen as a new political beginning.
What are the people saying?
The people of Bangladesh seem divided on this issue. On one hand, there are people supporting Yunus’s corruption allegations, while on the other, there are those supporting Khaleda Zia’s advocacy of democracy.
new chapter of politics
The politics of Bangladesh is once again standing at a turning point where every decision will decide the direction of the coming decades. Sheikh Hasina’s presence in India, Yunus’ strategy, and Khaleda Zia’s new stance are very important for the political future of Bangladesh.
Will Yunus succeed in his strategy? Will BNP be able to maintain its electoral hold? And will Sheikh Hasina be able to regain her lost credibility once again? The answers to these questions will give a new dimension to the politics of Bangladesh in the coming months.
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