It not only hampered their preparations but also kept them in an anxious state of mind. Many people, including I, have decided not to vote for the party which calls for hartal because it only brings misery to the poor people and the helpless patients. USA I have been reading with great sadness about the frequent calls for hartal by the Opposition. How can a poor country like Bangladesh afford to have an inactive workforce, for five out of nine workdays this month. They are not hurting the ruling party, instead it's the country and the people that are being hurt.
General elections are only a few months away.
The politicians should look around the world. I hope good sense will prevail in the minds of our leaders, and they will refrain from such destructive attitudes. The BNP chief's allegation in Rangpur that the ruling party activists were involved in the killing of the police constable inside the mosque, is ludicrous and does her reputation no credit. She repeated the ridiculous charge in her briefing to the Islamic diplomats. We couldn't go out the whole day.