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Case withdrawal Respondents were asked to say freely what they think of the recent withdrawal of cases against political personalities. Some 35 percent said such withdrawal is happening to benefit the political leaders. Some 21 percent felt that the cases were filed illegally and so they are naturally withdrawn. A large number of people some 37 percent how did not have any comment.
Chhatra League Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) still fared low in the opinion poll. Most of the respondents felt that BCL is destroying the reputation of the government. When asked to say what they think of the student wing of the Awami League, 31 percent said they equate it with violence, looting, crimes and killings. Some 8 percent said it is involved in taking control of student halls and hostels. An equal percentage of respondents however think BCL had points to criticize in the past, but it is now moving in the positive direction. Another 12 percent felt that BCL is doing better. However 36 percent had no comment. A large portion of the respondents -- 32 percent said the government must control BCL strictly. Some 14 percent said stern actions have to be taken against BCL since it resulted in deterioration of law and order. Some 13 percent say all student politics should be banned. Only 4 percent said there is nothing to worry about as everything will be okay soon. However, a large 39 percent could not say anything. Some 40 percent of the respondents said BCL is ruining the reputation of the government. Another 12 percent said it is lowering the popularity of the government and 9 percent felt it is lowering people's support for the government. Only 7 percent felt that BCL is increasing the image of the government.
Govt-opposition relationship Almost half of the respondents 48 percent exactly said the attitude that the government is showing to the opposition is natural. But 35 percent said the government is suppressive of the opposition.
Hartal Respondents showed overwhelming opposition to resorting to hartal as a tool for political protest.
War crime trial There was a large support for holding trial of war criminals. Some 28 percent said they are satisfied with the trial of war crime, 24 percent said it should be held in a transparent manner, 14 percent want proper initiative for trial, 13 percent want immediate trial of the war criminals. Some 12 percent however said they do not want trial to be held.
Constitution change The move to change the constitution does not seem to make much sense for most respondents. A large 61 percent of respondents said they have no idea what to say about the amendment initiative. Only 22 percent said they think it is a good initiative. Eight percent such a move is not acceptable and another equal number said all political parties should be included in the amendment process.
Which party to vote for The respondents were asked to mention which party they would vote for if an election is held right tomorrow. Some 41 percent said they would vote for the Awami League, 20 percent said they would vote for the BNP. Only 2 percent said they would vote for Jatiya party and Jamaat.
Political culture The respondents were asked if they see any change in political culture. A huge 46 percent said they do see positive change. But 28 percent said they see a negative change in politics. Some 18 percent said they d not find any change. The people seem to have regained their belief in the political system as a massive 72 percent said they do not expect old political practices like violence to return. But 28 percent said they still fear this.
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