I have the same understanding about the democratic environment of Bangladesh, as stated by Dr. Jafor Iqbal in the article at the end.
My view also is - Bangladesh is not ready for democracy yet. So, there is no rush to hold interim election, because it will not change anything, especially when BNP/Jamat is no angel compared to Awami League. So, let's wait for the end of the term of this government to hold another election.
Those who think - BNP/Jamat is trying to restore democratic system, do not understand the political situation in Bangladesh. When demonstrations bring down government, it becomes a norm for changing power.
Let's say, BNP/Jamat succeed and midterm election happens, and, this time, BNP/Jamat wins. Then what? Do you think - Awami League will chew thumbs, standing on the curve? Not at all. Rest assured, demonstrations will be the daily feature to bring down BNP/Jamat government again. There goes your "stupid" democracy in Bangladesh.
I can't understand – why people, especially so called literate people, do not tell BNP unequivocally that they do not want power change through demonstrations; they need to wait until the end of the term of this government. Power change through demonstrations can be justified only if Awami League does not give election at the end of the term, not before that.
Nice article by Dr. Jafor Iqbal; have a look:
Jiten Roy
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