Bangladesh rulers are in defeat mode ; how long Sheikh Hasina can bear the burden?

M A Hossain

As predicted, the much hyped city corporation election in Gazipur, only stone throwing distance (neighbour) of capital city of Bangladesh has been postponed by the High Court. In a similar pattern, the apex court had postponed the election in Dhaka city corporation. And now with certainty it can be said- Khulna city corporation election will also be postponed for six months. Such postponements mean- elections in these areas are delayed indefinitely - meaning, unelected bodies will be  planted in this city corporations. More precisely, democratic process being replaced by unelected and undemocratic entities.

Reason behind postponements of these elections clearly indicate, the top brass of the ruling party anticipated a humiliating defeat and move for judicial refuge. Supporters of Bangladesh Awami League may argue, these elections has been postponed by the apex court thus Awami league has nothing to do with it. But everyone except the fools and mads, precisely understood- the independence of judiciary are already hanging as a show piece in the refreshment rooms of the ruling party. None of the members of the judiciary possess spine of standing straight and address their constitutional obligation with dignity and honour. Even Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is fully aware of the fact that the judiciary in today's Bangladesh are no better than escort girls.

Unfortunately, the dedicated leaders and members of Bangladesh Awami League are being put into back seat or unimportant position by a vested quarters- more precisely, foes of Awami League. Now individuals like Hasanul Haq Inu [a die hard enemy of Awami League] has emerged as more Awami Leaguer than Sajeda Chowdhury- Maj. Gen.(rtd) Tarique Ahmed Siddique a more 'Mujib' than Sheikh Helal. But in the worst days of Awami League and Sheikh Hasina, people like Sajeda Chowdhury and Sheikh Helal had never left the party or their beloved Hasina alone. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina unfortunately is distancing herself from her own blood like Sheikh Helal. She must haven't forgotten, it is Sheikh Helal who lost his father on the 15 August 1975; not Tarique Siddique. I'm 2007 and 2013- individuals like Sajeda Chowdhury and Sheikh Helal struggled for Sheikh Hasina and Awami League, while people like Tarique Siddique were secretly romancing with their brother officers. Should there be no Sajeda Chowdhury, there would be no one to save Awami League after 1975. And Sheikh Hasina would never become the president of the party.

There really is not enough time from the upcoming general election in December. Looters, opportunists, corrupts and culprits inside Awami League[I would refer them as fake Awami Leaguers] may find comfort in dreaming of getting the general election too postpone by the High Court. But, the apex court can't do that! That will be completely unconstitutional. Meaning, the election will have to be held- in time. Meaning, the fake Awami Leaguers who are busy in extracting some more layers of cream by unduly using their power, would for sure find themselves into a severe adversity- while opponents of the ruling party would bag a land slide victory. Sheikh Hasina is already anticipating much bitter realities. While she has been dedicately working and even struggling in pulling Bangladesh towards a better future- while she has been sincerely trying to resolve several issues including the Rohingya crisis- her men- those bunch of fake Awami Leaguers, looters, corrupts, thieves and srudales are relaxing at home, sitting on cozy chair, in artificially cooled rooms; watching the dance of Sunny Leon.

Since 2009, there had been 22 foul attempts of assassinating Sheikh Hasina. There had been at least 4 attempts by the civil aviation and Biman staffs[when Rashed Khan Menon, Workers Party leader was the minister in the ministry concerned] of killing Sheikh Hasina on board. Even on several occasions Sheikh Hasina's food were poisoned. It is  clearly understood, members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces are extremely grateful and delighted on Sheikh Hasina, because what she has done for them in past nine and half years - had never been done by any of the previous governments. Each of the members of Bangladesh Armed Forces are committed in protecting their much adored Prime Minister. It is Sheikh Hasina who has given 5-star life style to those 4-star Generals in Bangladesh Armed Forces. How they can forget such generosity and kindness? Radicals in Bangladesh Armed Forces [as identified by Mr Sajeeb Wazed Joy] have already been identified and neutralised. So any theory of military revolt against Sheikh Hasina is madman's desire.

In my opinion, while rascals like Hasanul Haq Inu, are trying to turn Awami League into the most unpopular party in the country [much more unpopular than Inu's Jatiya Samajtantric Dal].And intelligent, brilliant and seasoned politician like Sheikh Hasina are not going to finally step into Inu's trap. We must remember, she is the daughter of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Sheikh Hasina will never betray with the people of Bangladesh. She will no more try to remain in power by force[as she had most possibly, done in 2014 at the wrong advice of bad element like Inu].

Most possibly, week before the election, Sheikh Hasina may stay back in any of the foreign nations and ask the Election Commission to held free, fair and participatory general election. This will be the win-win situation both two Awami League and its political opponents. Because election will be held with Sheikh Hasina as the Prime Minister, while no one can claim of 'undue' influence by Shiekh Hasina. People of Bangladesh will be at liberty in deciding their future. It is the people who will decide, whither they need a chaotic democracy or a politics of development.

This article also published at:
1.Modern Ghana, Ghana :07May 2018
2.Sunnyfmgh,Ghana
3.Globoble.com