A sign of negative politics
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Time and again, when the government promises strong action against war criminals and acts against humanity, the main opposition comes up with knee-jerk responses that inevitably undermine civil liberties. The main opposition seems to be no exception, despite the plausible assurances by the prime minister that her new anti-terrorism measures are directed at extremism, and extremism only. If anything, the main opposition has shown a readiness to compromise on human rights and the much cherished Bangladeshi tradition of freedom of expression and liberal values. The attention of the political observers in Bangladesh has been focused since the last week of September. The ruling party came down heavily on the opposition leader's remarks that the government had deliberately orchestrated many issues against opposition leaders and activists. Such remark from a person who was an elected prime minister for two times is totally frustrating for the nation. It is a sign of negative politics of ex premier to create chaos in the country centering the issue. The main opposition and its supporters are yet to come out of the culture of destructive politics. They need to realise that denial will not make crimes go away, decisive actions will. The ruling party, the main opposition and the other political forces all represent various facets of a public sphere that has become increasingly intolerant of dissent or difference. There cannot be any motive other than creating anarchy behind the demand that has been raised by the leader of the opposition on the Naya Paltan street.
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