But no one is talking about having a strong opposition party alongside the government as part of democracy. I think the main problem in Bangladesh is not the so-called lack of democracy, but the absence of a strong pro-independence opposition party. It lacks an opposition party where its leaders are free from corruption and think only of the people’s welfare, not their own interests. It is ridiculous to give show-cause notices to party leaders or workers for performing that duty. For the interest of the country and the sake of democracy, like a strong government, a strong alliance of opposition parties is needed, which can facilitate constructive politics.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 26, 2020 19:18 UTC