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Frayed and feared vs free and fair

Comments on commentary, “Frayed and feared vs free and fair,” published on September 5, 2013
Nasirullah Mridha, USA We are requesting Hasina not to conduct a mockery of election by keeping BNP at bay. And we are requesting Khaleda not to observe any destructive programme. In both cases the requests go in vain.   Abul Kashem Sir, no preaching, advising or counselling will work. They will leave no stone unturned to stick to power for reasons best known to them.   SM No party can stay in power when people reject them—does not matter how AL manipulates and uses the self-serving constitutional clauses. They can only use the tools of autocratic regimes in guise of democracy.   Ash C. It's so frustrating and frightening to see that the country has been brought to this crucial stage just at the whim and greed of one all powerful person to remain in power—no matter what catastrophe this whim and greed will bring on this nation. People's wishes or the international communities' including the UN's views are of no concern to the 'all mighty'! God save Bangladesh.   Binodbangali I think both parties are afraid of each other because of the mere fact that losing state power means facing political repression, and the fear is real for many who abused their position. Having the current parliament unresolved during the next elections is a tactical maneuvering by the PM.