Sanglap
The much awaited dialogue (i.e.sanglap) commenced between the government and the political parties on May 22nd. This dialogue could be the turning point for Bangladesh as far as the circumstances through which the country has been going on are concerned. If the dialogue succeeds the country will be able to hold a credible election. If it fails the country might go back to the situation existing prior to 1/11. The future of the country will be surely uncertain.
The political parties are the players upon whom the fate of the dialogue will hinge on. If a consensus could be reached, it will be the biggest gain. The Chief Adviser's speech was quite positive.
However, uncertainty is brought by the main political parties when they are threatening that they will not attend unless their chiefs are present. They have to understand that their chiefs are currently facing trial. The parties should go to the sanglap and demand release of their leaders. They should attend and say everything they have in their mind whether in the form of complaint or wrath. They may walk out of the dialogue if they find the situation not favourable to them. If the political leaders depend on their leaders completely, their competency could be questioned. For instance in a cricket match if the captain cannot play the vice-captain leads the team. The leaders in charge of the parties are experienced, thus it is time for them to show their class. The politicians have to broaden their mind and show maturity.
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