Govt's heavy-handed repression

In a blatant show of force, the government has thwarted opposition-planned 'march for democracy to Dhaka'. Yesterday, Dhaka was a city under siege -- totally in the grips AL activists and police. Amidst unprecedented police presence, the AL activists marched in force brandishing sticks ready to pounce on opposition elements.
Citizens of Dhaka had practically no rights as their movement was prevented. The poor were the hardest hit. Only some private cars and CNG three-wheelers could be seen on limited scale with public transport system completely shut off. Also people trying to come to Dhaka for emergencies including medical treatment and other pressing businesses suffered tremendous hardship having been stranded at various points not knowing what to do. At all entry points to the city pedestrians were subjected to frisk-searching and other forms of harassment.
Even a little show of demonstration by Supreme Court lawyers behind and iron gate was not allowed; in fact it was brutally dealt with including use of water cannon.
The government's use of force to thwart the opposition programme brought to bolder relief its repressive character distancing the ruling party from the people.
Particularly noticeable was the all-out police effort  to prevent the opposition leader from exiting her house. As result, she pronounced continuation of Dhaka march programme today. This is a formula for further lawlessness and suffering. People anxiously look for an immediate halt to the spiraling cycle of violence.