Yes, but the people are not fine. You can seek evidence from neutral sources.
Firstly, AL come to power illegally with the help of army in 2008 and with some long term agendas. They know that in a fair election they have no chance.
Secondly, AL has a long-term vision for which they will need 20+ years. Now they know that they can not rule 20 years in a go with a fair election. So they appointed their own people in every possible institutes. Their plan is to rule until 2041 (and then forever) and Hasina's plan is to pave the way for her son.
Thirdly, AL has tested the people of Bangladesh many times in last 10 years.
No one knows better than them how to play with people. (The people of Bangladesh mostly do not have the ability to verify their political claim e.g. BD getting Singapore, development bla bla..)
They tested if they can get away with big pressures from the opposition after doing crimes.
For example,
- BDR killing in 2009
- Hanging War criminals without proper trials
- Stock market looting in 2011
- Motijil movement on 5 may, 2013
- Forming fovernment without election in 2014
- Suppressing quota movement 2018
- Suppressing safe street movement 2018
- Preventing election campaign of BNP and JI before election
Now they are openly admitting vote rigging..cos they know people are weak against them, which is proven multiple times.
Fourth, yes pressurized vessel (people) can only blast if the pressure outside is lower then the pressure inside.
Five, only army can bring democracy in BD by going against AL. But this is not possible unless there is any division in army.