the 15th amendment to the constitution and arrange dialogue for holding fresh polls under a neutral government and in a sharp reply on Saturday Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina dismissed the demand and ruled out any dialogue with ‘killer’ Khaleda. According to sources, the last hope for an understanding between the BNP-led alliance and the government is fading away. While the alliance refuses to withdraw blockade-hartal despite heavy pressure, the government is also unwilling to sit for any dialogue. As a result, the political crisis that started since January 5 is likely to continue. Failing to receive a positive response the foreign diplomats posted in Dhaka have also given up. Former advisor of caretaker government Hafizuddin Khan said that no sign of talks or understanding is in sight as the two major parties are remaining firm on their respective stances. Rather, their statements are spreading panic among the people. Coming out of this situation is possible only if public opinion is created against the two leaders, he added. According to political analyst Imitiaz Ahmed, the statements of BNP Chairperson, the Prime Minister and Awami League general secretary indicate that dialogue and understanding are a long way off. Moreover, there is politics in their comments also. Besides, in the past no crisis could be resolved by holding a dialogue. However, it is clear that the BNP has deviated from the demand for caretaker government. Now the government has to place a third formula. Perhaps, it is not possible for the government to drag on till 2019 without doing anything at all. Leaders of BNP-Jamaat alliance are aware of the sufferings of the people due to the ongoing crisis, but they are not ready to give any concession. Even, in pursuance of the talks with diplomats, they have no plan to postpone the movement for seven days. They think that once the movement is postponed, it will be difficult to resume it. During the discussions with diplomats, the BNP proposed for simultaneous announcement of postponement of movement and start of a dialogue. But the government did not agree to this proposal. They stick to their demand for stopping violence first. Meanwhile, the Awami League and its allies consider the BNP as a weaker organisation than them. So, they are not ready to give any concession. Rather, a major part of the government is in favour of tackling the situation by use of force. According to AL leader Suranjit Sen Gupta, the political situation now is like rail lines. The two lines will never meet each other and there will neither be any dialogue, nor any understanding. (With inputs from Enam Abedin.)
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Candle of good hope dims No let-up in the lingering crisis, violence and anarchy gripping the country is in sight as both the BNP-led alliance:Daily Sun
the 15th amendment to the constitution and arrange dialogue for holding fresh polls under a neutral government and in a sharp reply on Saturday Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina dismissed the demand and ruled out any dialogue with ‘killer’ Khaleda. According to sources, the last hope for an understanding between the BNP-led alliance and the government is fading away. While the alliance refuses to withdraw blockade-hartal despite heavy pressure, the government is also unwilling to sit for any dialogue. As a result, the political crisis that started since January 5 is likely to continue. Failing to receive a positive response the foreign diplomats posted in Dhaka have also given up. Former advisor of caretaker government Hafizuddin Khan said that no sign of talks or understanding is in sight as the two major parties are remaining firm on their respective stances. Rather, their statements are spreading panic among the people. Coming out of this situation is possible only if public opinion is created against the two leaders, he added. According to political analyst Imitiaz Ahmed, the statements of BNP Chairperson, the Prime Minister and Awami League general secretary indicate that dialogue and understanding are a long way off. Moreover, there is politics in their comments also. Besides, in the past no crisis could be resolved by holding a dialogue. However, it is clear that the BNP has deviated from the demand for caretaker government. Now the government has to place a third formula. Perhaps, it is not possible for the government to drag on till 2019 without doing anything at all. Leaders of BNP-Jamaat alliance are aware of the sufferings of the people due to the ongoing crisis, but they are not ready to give any concession. Even, in pursuance of the talks with diplomats, they have no plan to postpone the movement for seven days. They think that once the movement is postponed, it will be difficult to resume it. During the discussions with diplomats, the BNP proposed for simultaneous announcement of postponement of movement and start of a dialogue. But the government did not agree to this proposal. They stick to their demand for stopping violence first. Meanwhile, the Awami League and its allies consider the BNP as a weaker organisation than them. So, they are not ready to give any concession. Rather, a major part of the government is in favour of tackling the situation by use of force. According to AL leader Suranjit Sen Gupta, the political situation now is like rail lines. The two lines will never meet each other and there will neither be any dialogue, nor any understanding. (With inputs from Enam Abedin.)
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