Khaleda's house
I am not sure what is playing in the minds of the opposition leaders regarding the cantonment house. The role of the party is more like an adventure of "Bhumi Dosshu". Why they are eager to hit up the street when two other most legitimate and civilized options are opened for the leader to choose from-- the moral and the legal step. I doubt there is any sensible person in the BNP or its Think Tank to advise the leader to take a moral stand and leave the place to its rightful owner. We know that it is the most difficult decision for her to take. The simple reason is that the BNP is born to oppose the AL as a political power and would go to any length to undermine their services to the nation. Our political history is very clear in this respect.
The second best option is to seek protection of the law. I am not sure whether the BNP leaders are sure that they would win the legal battle. Even if they win, this will set a new political precedence in the country, and perhaps encourage the BNP to fight everything on the street and achieve their goal which they failed to achieve in the general election. Before forcing any political solution on the street, please be sure that the people and the power brokers are behind the BNP, otherwise, the BNP might be further bifurcated with less costs and efforts.
The moral course of action is the best. We urge upon the opposition leader to show her political leadership and statesmanship and vacate the house without destroying our peace and democracy. The national interest must precede any personal or family emotion. The media can perhaps help her out to take a rational decision rather than going for confrontation on the street or in the court.
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