Start a dialogue to end deadlock
M.A. Kashem, Mohammadpur, Dhaka
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It seems to me that the present political conflict has started due to the abolition of caretaker government system by the AL government. AL argues that the court ordered the removal of the caretaker government system. AL also argues that CTG is an unelected government which contradicts the constitution. So there is no place for such kind of caretaker government in a democratic system. But we know that the court has opined that the next two general elections can be held under the caretaker system of government. So according to the court verdict, the government can easily organise the next general election under caretaker government.
AL had forced the BNP government to accept the caretaker system in 1996 but now AL is against that system, which is really surprising. It seems to me that there is no mutual trust among the political leaders. Now the main opposition is moving forward with its one-point demand of removal of the AL-led government. So, it can be said that a serious political conflict is imminent. Awami League requested the opposition many times to come he parliament and raise their demand. On the other hand, BNP is saying that it wants dialogue but at the same time putting conditions for any dialogue.
Most of the people believe that for a free, fair and credible parliamentary election, caretaker or any form of neutral government is necessary. I think dialogue is the only way out and it can be held anywhere. I request the major political parties to sit together for a meaningful dialogue instead of violence. It is necessary to end the political deadlock.
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