Mizanur Rahman is 100% correct; there is no way out of the chaos other than reverting back to 100% secular political principles. Most politicians, including Sheikh Hashina, either do not understand secularism or knowingly beating around the bush for political advantage. In either case, Awami League is the looser. Awami League did not gain any long-term gain out of this hodgepodge constitution of Bangladesh, where politics with religion coexists along with secular political principles. The issue at hand is not about banning Jamat-Shibir; it will achieve nothing. Jamat-Shibir cadres can find hundreds of other religious political parties to continue their politics. The issue is politics with religion. There is no justification for such an admixture. It is undoubtedly an unfair practice in all fronts, as people who use religion in politics enjoy an undue advantage over others who do not do so. Even corrupt and criminal of highest order can garner sympathy out of religious sentiment. Bangladesh has lost a golden opportunity during the last revision of constitution by Awami League. I do not know if this movement will bring any change if the demand is anything but absolute political secularism. I hope - the lip services of politicians, including the Prime Minister, should not confuse the youth this time around, and intelligentsias should get involved and guide them along. Jiten Roy --- On Sat, 2/23/13, SyedAslam <Syed.Aslam3@gmail.com> wrote:
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