Real face of AL
I have seen the war of independence and the rule of AL after independence. During the period of 1972 to 1975, some connected to the AL could do anything they wanted to. They were hardly brought to justice. The court could take action only against those who did not belong to the party. Reportedly, thirty six thousand people including members of different political parties were killed by different forces, especially the 'Rakhkhi Bahini,' and some AL leaders gave jobs to many people including members of Al-Badar and Razakar, for money.
I thank the present government for taking the initiative of bringing the war criminals to justice, but how about the criminals who belong to its own party?
The government should also disclose the number of freedom fighters who were killed during '72-'75. It is the limitless corruption, nepotism, extrajudicial killings that had reduced the popularity of the then government.
If I were in Sheikh Hasina's position, I would have punished them first before punishing others. May I ask who established one party system in January 1975, and why General Osmani and Barrister Mainul resigned from the parliament?
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