Snapshots of events
Photo: Munem Wasif / Driknews
The last 15 days have been immensely significant for Bangladesh's political future. Why am I making this gross comment? Let me bring our attention to some recent events and Bangladesh related activities around the world. Event one: the Election Commission announced that they would not be able to announce election schedule (tafsil) within the previously stipulated date. However, they claimed in a low voice that election would be held on 18 December. Event two: Sheikh Hasina meets Richard Boucher in his office. Event three: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrives in Dhaka. The UN-SG meets the chief of staff of Bangladesh army. After the meeting the chief announces firmly that the election is going to be held on 18 December without any doubt. Event four: the EC announces the polls fixture. Future direction: the CTG assures the UN chief of credible polls. Here lie all the events in two different parts of the world. Some say how Sheikh Hasina could spend her days abroad while the country was in dire straits!! Nevertheless, we hope something positive will happen.
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