‘It doesn’t seem like elections are being held in the country anytime soon’
BNP’s co-international affairs secretary Rumin Farhana said that BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has been described as a ‘big obstacle’ for those who do not want an elected government and a stable political environment. In a talk show on a private television, she said that Tarique Rahman is now the biggest challenge for those who do not want Bangladesh to move forward on a democratic path or dream of turning the country into a failed state.
Rumin Farhana said that it would be wrong to see Tarique Rahman only as the head or leader of BNP. Whether the future of progressive and democratic politics in Bangladesh will continue, the trend of centrism mainly depends on whether he can actively participate in politics. Therefore, his return to the country is now not just a personal decision; it is also deeply connected with the political trajectory of the country and the fate of the people.
She also said that ensuring the security of any citizen is the fundamental responsibility of the government. If Tarique Rahman feels that he is suffering from insecurity, then the government should take responsibility for it. Raising the issue of uncertainty over the elections, Rumin asked, does the government really want a democratic transition? He reminded that earlier it was said that the schedule would be announced in early December, and later it was said again that it could come in the second week of December. Whether the elections will be held in February is now on almost everyone’s lips.
He said that there are no signs of the atmosphere that was supposed to be fresh before the elections like in the past; rather, the situation is dull everywhere. A few days ago, the NCP alliance, Jamaat’s warning and discussions about BNP’s nomination – due to all these reasons, the political arena was quite heated. Now the situation is completely cold. Quoting political analysts, he said that many are clearly saying that the possibility of elections in February is very low. Rumin’s personal opinion is also that elections do not seem to be being held in the country very soon.
