Dialogue and the big two
It didn't come as a surprise that the two large political parties were contemplating whether they would join the government-political parties dialogue. These parties have reason to be worried about the dialogue session as well as the upcoming elections. As concerned citizens of the country we also feel that the speech of the Honourable Chief Adviser was far below our expectation. I personally was expecting the Chief Adviser to chalk out extensive plans so that the doubts regarding the elections were dispelled. The government should make efforts to bring the two large parties, the Awami League and the BNP, to the dialogue and also ensure their participation in the upcoming elections. An election without the participation of these two major parties will not ensure its credibility.
Hence, it is also necessary to ensure the participation of the two popular leaders, especially that of Sheikh Hasina. We must remember that Sheikh Hasina even till today heads the largest and the most popular party of Bangladesh. I sincerely hope the government will take the necessary steps to ensure her participation in what could be the most significant election in Bangladesh since 1970.
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