"Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake," said the renowned French author and philosopher Victor Hugo.
According to the father of the American Renaissance, Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Adopt the pace of nature. Her secret is patience."
Throughout numerous surahs of the Holy Qur'an, including surah Al-Imran and surah Al-Nahl, Almighty Allah makes numerous references to patience. Allah loves the patient, and that is their essence.
The main topic of discussion following the demise of Sheikh Hasina's government is how much tolerance the BNP would allow itself in Bangladeshi politics. Can BNP be patient- is the only question that all parties involved, including the interested public, have. Or will their haste cause them all to waste?
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stated that it is imperative to ascertain the "intention of the government" with relation to the election in an interview with the Khaborer Kagoj. Demanding the election at the earliest, he said, and we said we want the election within three months. He claims that postponing the election too long will undermine democracy. The country will suffer.
When asked whether BNP should be patient or not, he said BNP is struggling and fighting. BNP has to do the politics of BNP. Political events such as protests, marches, and gatherings will take place. In addition, BNP needs to get ready for the concurrent election.
The patience and tolerance of the BNP and its supporters will play a major role in shaping the country's future politics and nation-building, notwithstanding Mirza Fakhrul's public declaration. It is claimed to be difficult for the interim administration to run the nation if they are not given enough time to reconstruct the state's infrastructure both before and after the uprising. Elections that are fair and unhindered will also be impossible. But it is known from a number of sources that a large portion of BNP has initiated a number of initiatives in an attempt to test the power. There's been some overzealous behavior that has led to conjecture.
In addition to the political parties, members of the general public assert that the absence of democracy and effective governance is the primary cause of today's problems in Bangladesh. State reform is required to restore both of these. The Constitution's provision requiring "elections within ninety days after the dissolution of Parliament" (Article 123) makes this reform impossible. It is not feasible, not even in the distant sense, in ninety days. BNP leaders have been encouraged to "go slow" in this regard by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
There are rumors that BNP would call for elections in December. However, responsible BNP party leaders support extending Dr. Younus's government's tenure. Because they know that a hurried election can leave everything in disarray. They might especially clash with the student body, which is the movement's main impetus. Due to the BNP's singular pressure, the election may end as being challenging; the movement's outcomes may even be obstructed. These worries are not unfounded.
The most crucial factor is that this state change is also being pursued by the student society, which is the driving force behind the anti-Sheikh Hasina campaign. For the past fifteen years, the BNP and its allies have also claimed that the Awami League government has destroyed every state institution. Leaders of the BNP have also said that the Awami League has ruined the state to the point where it will take a century for it to mend. Therefore, it will take a long period to overhaul the state. A number of institutions, including the Bangladesh Bank, the Police, and the High Court, have already begun to undergo adjustments. Restoring order in the government and police is, however, a difficult task overall. It is anticipated that the Election Commission would undergo significant modifications. However, it is evident that the administration lacks the organizational and institutional means to hold elections, as the election can be questionable if elections are held in haste.
The public has always held the belief that the BNP can only win a single majority in fair and unbiased elections. As per the observers, the former government engaged in manipulation and ran for three elections in order to avoid this possibility. Other than that, the BNP must keep in mind that things might not go well if they separate from the student community, which is the primary organizing factor behind the mass uprising.
It is very important to keep in mind that Dr. Yunus and the advisors of the government do not get angry. Everyone thinks that the current interim government is a product of the students' movement. As a result, BNP has to move forward by understanding their attitude.
The interim government was sworn in on Thursday. The interim government headed by Muhammad Yunus has officially started functioning from yesterday after two days off. The BNP and its allies are currently facing a test of patience. It is important to keep in mind that the advisers of the Yunus government do not get enraged. Everyone thinks that the current interim government is a product of the students' movement. Therefore, BNP needs to comprehend their mindset in order to proceed.
