BNP tarnishing its image

Of late everyone including other nations is urging BNP to cut off its alliance with Jamaat. The BNP argues that Awami League (AL) took Jamaat's support in 1991 and 1996. Please note that this was before 9/11. Before 9/11 most Islamic groups including Jamaat were not considered extremist groups. I would like to add that the BNP is tarnishing its own image by calling indefinite blockades and hartals.
Aminur Rahim
New DOHS
Mohakhali, Dhaka