Nascent democracies
In the nascent democracies military coups are a constant danger. It derails the development of the political institutions which helps to consolidate democracy. It also stalls continuation of the democratically elected governments and erodes international confidence in the nation. The military coup of 1975 was an unexpected development in Bangladesh but the political situation gave a few military personnel to embark on this misadventure.
The present administration must make sincere efforts to strengthen democratic institutions, arrest corruption and ensure transparency. This must be accepted that misrule and alienation from the masses is always a boon to the disruptive forces. Democracy is the fairest form of government and all the political parties must understand that there is no other alternative or a better way to run the affairs of a nation.
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