April 30 deadline
Joy, Dhaka
The BNP-led four-party alliance has failed to arrest the price spiral, check the law and order downslide, respond to the allegations of corruption levelled against the Hawa Bhaban and some ministers.... (spaces in newspaper are valuable). The common people are really disgusted with the government. Even the BNP supporters (outside the Hawa Bhaban) are irritated with the present situation. The AL had the opportunity to act wisely and use all these issues to mobilise public support and eventually create a popular uprising. Instead, it issued an ultimatum which had nothing to do with the participation of the common people. The reaction of the government was quick, sharp and outlandish. In a frenzied effort to foil any mass demonstration, it made a unique destination for all the Dhaka-bound people-- the jail. It stopped the mass arrests only after the Supreme Court intervened. If you are living in Bangladesh, you don't have to pay to watch comedy. All you have to do is just follow the political developments. Match me if you can (in foolhardiness ) is the message the AL is sending to the government. The government has so far done its best to respond to the call. Let's not forget we are the very people who made them our 'representatives'.
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