August 21
Sirajul Islam, Social sciences researcher and consultant Pisciculture Housing Society, Shyamoli, Dh
The democratic politicians in Bangladesh are clearly right in deciding to keep their presence in the streets open despite the hardships and the recent threats posed by some terrorists . Their decision to reactivate and unite is prompted by a sincere desire to help Bangladesh emerge from the chaos and instability it finds itself in after the August 21. All the politicians now should altruistically serve the needs of the Bangladeshis who have become victims of terrorism waged on them by still unknown but easy-to-guess forces and of the cycle of violence and terrorism escalating day by day. When we have political stability, it is the people that benefit. Our people desperately need food, agricultural inputs and development services. They also need tools for reconstruction and development after the devastating floods, and the fast approaching 'monga'. The terrorists in action had better direct their attention to helping suffering compatriots stand on their feet in dignity and security and keep away from acts of terrorism. A democratic polity cannot be cowed simply into closing their activity by terrorising. The democratic politicians too must continue to shoulder their responsibilities towards people.
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