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US sends warning to Bangladesh on free election




There is a stronger possibility now, more than ever in fact, that election might take place under a caretaker govt (not under the election commission currently - which is totally under BAL's thumb). The only problem is, Hasina has constitutionally abolished that process already. That constitutional ruling has to be overturned for a CG supervised election, don't know if that is possible.
 
It's not any large party! However it's working as BAL extension!


Indeed! Greater than her father I guess? :sarcastic:

Let's not waste time with these semi-educated people. The language is a dead giveaway.

Just ignore when you see ad-hominem attacks like he did.
 
Americans are such hypocrites. Where it suites them, they turn a blind eye case in point Pakistan, but since BD does not at the moment hence all this.
 
There is a stronger possibility now, more than ever in fact, that election might take place under a caretaker govt (not under the election commission currently - which is totally under BAL's thumb). The only problem is, Hasina has constitutionally abolished that process already. That constitutional ruling has to be overturned for a CG supervised election, don't know if that is possible.
A country’s constitution is written or revised by its National Assembly. The constitution of BD had the provision for a CTG. It was included because of street demonstration by the BAL party.

The BAL abolished it is when they got a 2/3rd majority. This is how Hasina wants to keep her family in power like it is in North Korea.

Under the present circumstances, BAL will be forced to bring back the CTG system by going through deliberations in the Parliament.
 
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That is an excellent question but left better to be answered by astute political minds here in our section other than myself.

Not so much a political hack myself - if you will pardon the expression.

Short answer is no one knows yet, but it seems there may be a possible coalition by parties other than BAL who will contest the election as a loose entity. Who will win is anyone's guess at this point, but BAL may still have majority.

Over the years they have been very successful in turning Bangladesh to a BAL one-party dictatorship.

In more detail:
  • In BNP, Khaleda is bedridden and Tareq Zia are out of the picture, their credibility is zero in my opinion. They will do better staying behind the backdrop.
  • Minus these two - there is Mirza Abbas and Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in charge of and spearheading the BNP.
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirza_Abbas
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirza_Fakhrul_Islam_Alamgir
  • Jamaat leadership has been systematically culled by Hasina (political killings and enforced disappearances in the name of them being "war criminals") but they remain the most corruption free and disciplined leadership of any political party. They have grassroots support and will not go away.
  • Hasina tried to substitute Jamaat's Islamic support with the Qaumi leadership (Hefazat) but lately they turned Anti-Hasina too (given her overt pro-India and progressive leanings). Qaumi leadership was also dissolved in 2021 due to its Nayeb-e-Ameer's incendiary statements of late against the govt. which is unfortunate and tactless. It remains to be seen how much influence the Islamist parties yield in local elections (unless in a grand coalition), given that they have been muzzled so much.
  • Jatiya Party or JP (led by Rowshan Ershad - General Ershad's wife who is an MP) generally tows BAL's narrative and actions, being a shadow of its former self. Three people are important in the JP leadership, Rowshan Ershad, her son Saad and Saad's uncle (Ershad's younger brother) GM Quader.
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rowshan_Ershad
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saad_Ershad
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_Quader
  • Prof. Muhammad Yunus (Nobel Winner) could contest the election but he's still keeping mum for now
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad_Yunus
So - this is the situation as I see it - but I could be totally off base, and others here (@Destranator, @bluesky, @Homo Sapiens, @fallstuff bhais and others here whose names I cannot remember -apologies) may kindly offer their correctional opinions.

Thank you for this information. It seems like BAL would win any free and fair elections as they have big suppprt. BNP will definitely boycott 2024 elections unless they're held under carerake government, their leader is also under house arrest.

Bangladesh has alot of Islamic political parties. If they form a coalition with BNP, they could challenge BAL.

Hasina ji is greatest leader , she will win defeating the extremist right wing islami parties .

Are majority of the Islamic parties extremists? Don't Bangladesh have moderate Islamic parties. I was reading the election history, it seems like most of the Islamic parties represent what we call the madrassa foreign imported ideology in Pakistan, jihadi type of mindset, or narrow mindness, all funded by the gulf states.
 
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They received 1.2 million votes, became the 4th largest party.
Vote? When they received vote? Was there any election in Bangladesh after 2008? Can't remember!

Also don't remember if that party existed in Bangladesh in 2008!
 
New US visa policy to curb money laundering, arson attacks: Momen

BANGLADESH

TBS Report
27 May, 2023, 02:00 pm
Last modified: 27 May, 2023, 06:51 pm


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Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Saturday (27 May) hoped that the new US visa policy will reduce the nefarious trend of siphoning off money to the US.

He also hoped that it would stop arson attacks and violence in Bangladesh centering the upcoming general election.

"US visas are usually sought by the affluent class like government employees, politicians, businessmen and some members of civil society. Those who can buy foreign education for their kids and own assets are the ones behind money laundering," he told media after attending an event organised at the International Mother Language Institute.

"These people launder money from the country to invest in foreign assets," he added while quipping that imposing restrictions on such people will save the country from losing money.

The government has no data on how much money is laundered abroad every year. But according to the US-based think-tank Global Financial Integrity, Bangladesh lost a whopping $49.65 billion or around Tk4,71,675 crore on an average between 2009 and 2015 (except the year 2014), mainly to trade misinvoicing and under-invoicing. On an average, around Tk84,475 crore was syphoned off the country each year during the period.

Momen also said, "We want to stop arson attacks...if it [US visa policy] stops arson attack that would be a blessing."

The foreign minister said the leaders of the political parties which are involved in arson attack need to remain cautious.

"You know who do that [arson attacks]. Their leadership needs to remain careful," he added.

Refuting the notion that the government might have been embarrassed over the new visa policy, the foreign minister said, "Issuing (US) visa is their (America's) concern, not ours."

"However, we would not entertain any hullabaloo in demand of US visa," he added.

When asked if Indian and Saudi ambassadors were returned their special security protocol, Momen responded saying that there is no lack of security in the country.

He said, "No ambassador has yet applied for additional security. Besides, no foreign country has done any such wrongdoing that they would be a target of possible attacks. Thus, we are not worried about it."

Noting that there have been no reports of attacks on ambassadors in recent times, Momen said the attack on the convoy of former US ambassador Marcia Bernicat was a result of a family crisis of Badiul Alam Majumdar (General Secretary of Shujan)."

As usual, our great Alga Momen has so many new and awkward definitions for many terms spoken by America.

Hasina and Momen these two may face sanctions by America because these two are opposing a free and fair election in BD.

If they push for deepnight election, they will be considered as the foes against democracy. They will be sanctioned and the country’s exports to the US and EU will be restricted until a participatory election is arranged.
 
That won’t do anything

USA should enforce full sanction same it did to Iran against hasina government

We will see how mighty economy based on underwear export survive lolz
Sanctions will make common people suffer! Visa restriction is much better on authority and it's foot soldiers , ( police) and elites ( bureaucrats)! Because they stored money in west and their children are studying there! What if all of their visa revoked? Will they still take the risk to protect the fascist regime?

Anyone can be under visa restriction if they help this current regime!

That's why latest attack on BNP was done by BAL, and police remains silent!

Before the declaration police used to perform the action for BAL regime!
 
But even then won't be of much of a deterrent, as properties are in the names of their spouses or children.
If visa revoked, it will be revoked for their immediate family members bhai! What if all of them lost Visa?

So it's should work!

@leonblack08 bhai please take a look! Specially from 6 minutes, and from 11 minutes ! ( But if you can watch full , you might understand situation better!

Here Mr Nurul Kabir ; editor of new age has some interesting observation!



@mmr you can take a look as well, to know the latest position of police!

Without the help of police, BAL is nothing on street!
 
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Sanctions will make common people suffer! Visa restriction is much better on authority and it's foot soldiers , ( police) and elites ( bureaucrats)! Because they stored money in west and their children are studying there! What if all of their visa revoked? Will they still take the risk to protect the fascist regime?

Anyone can be under visa restriction if they help this current regime!

That's why latest attack on BNP was done by BAL, and police remains silent!

Before the declaration police used to perform the action for BAL regime!
visa revoked and put corrupt officials and there families on sanctions list
 
Although not agree with all part ( like his vendetta against BB) , still agree with rest of video!

 
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@Species , brother dekhen!


Eibar asha kori buihechen ze kothakar jol kothay giye goracche! It came after visa restriction! ;)

But can govt survey against USA by doing such silly act? Or they are digging their own grave?

Jole bas kore kumirer sathe fight kora ki thik hocche?

Ekkebarey moner kotha koisen.

Eder lathial bahini are goondara eto mota buddhi nia choley - je gramer jomi dokhol are char dokholer maramarir technique chhara kisui bojhena.

Eishob gunda der din Bangladeshey choley gesey. This is not the Bangladesh of the 1970's anymore.

Era shesh rokkha korar jonno ekdom desperate hoye gessey.

Eibar bojha galo - Eunus is in power for coming administration. Allah amader dikey mukh tuley chaisen.

Thank you for this information. It seems like BAL would win any free and fair elections as they have big suppprt. BNP will definitely boycott 2024 elections unless they're held under carerake government, their leader is also under house arrest.

Bangladesh has alot of Islamic political parties. If they form a coalition with BNP, they could challenge BAL.

Dr. Yunus is going to be next PM, BAL will be forced to surrender govt.

BAL launched false govt. litigation against him a few days ago with false corruption charges.

IPSO FACTO - nateeja is clear now.
 
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