Bangladesh: then and now

When I compare January of 1972 with January of 2014, the difference is so vast that I feel deep grief. At that time people were celebrating the victory of Liberation War… their eyes sparkling with joy and happiness, hearts filled with hopes for a prosperous and peaceful country. But now everything has changed, their eyes have become dark and empty, hearts filled with great fear and uncertainty. They feel that freedom has been snatched away from them, as their voting rights have been taken away.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is continuously blaming the opposition for this condition, not admitting that the situation came to this stage for her decision of abolishing the CTG. Feeling that Awami League might lose the election, she pushed the country towards a perilous condition. By staging a farcical election Awami League came to power again and the prime minister announced that she will be 'tougher' in the future. She is already extremely tough in her dealings, we are afraid to think what 'tougher' will look like. May Almighty Allah save the people of Bangladesh from further sufferings.
Nur Jahan
Chittagong