Tolerance is needed
People did not know in advance what might happen on September 27, the day on which the BNP-led four party alliance held a grand rally. They heaved a sigh of relief when it ended peacefully. We thank the BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia for not announcing any hartal programme. The common people do not like hartals, they have had enough of it when the Awami League was in opposition. The opposition leader opted for road marches and we think it is a very wise decision. We also like to thank the government for allowing the opposition to hold the rally without any major hindrance though there are reports of Awami League activists and supporters obstructing the opposition activists in many places who were going to join the rally. These are uncalled-for and should be avoided. We hope the government would not obstruct the road marches or take any steps which can create a confrontational situation. People are already very annoyed with the government. So, for its own good, the government should act rationally this time.
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