Mohammad Samir: Bangladesh stands at an uncertain crossroads today. Political tension, arrests, cases, and rumors and propaganda on social media—all of this is making the common people disoriented. Anxiety about the future is being added to the hardships of daily life. The question is, is the country heading towards a new unrest?
The gust of rumors Social media is now not just a place for entertainment or information, but a political battlefield. New rumors are being spread every day. Some say that a big movement is coming, while others claim that preparations for violent clashes are underway. Most of these are unverified, but they are creating panic in the minds of people.
Diplomatic attention Bangladesh is never alone. This country’s position is important in the geopolitics of South Asia. Therefore, instability does not only mean internal crises, but also international interests are involved. The United States and Western powers are making it clear that they will not compromise on the issue of democracy and human rights. India wants stability because instability on the border means new security risks for them.
China is worried about its large investments. If economic stability collapses, its projects will also be at risk. The United Nations and other organizations are also warning that if the unrest lasts long, it could turn into a humanitarian crisis.
The question is, are we going to walk the same path again? Our political history shows that lack of dialogue has repeatedly created major crises. If the government and the opposition still do not back down from their positions and sit down for talks, the path ahead will be even more difficult.
Why is it urgent to solve it now? The economy is already under pressure. Investors are waiting for stability to come, or will instability increase. The labor market and expatriate income may also be affected. Most importantly, the common people want relief in their daily lives.
The responsibility of solving the country’s crisis lies not only with politicians, but with all of us. If we spread rumors without verifying the truth, the situation will worsen. Again, if conflict becomes the main tool in the political arena instead of dialogue, the entire nation will have to pay the price.
The direction Bangladesh will go depends on today’s decision. If the path of dialogue, trust and compromise is opened, unrest can be avoided. And if that is not the case, not only we, but also the international community will be forced to see Bangladesh as a country in crisis.
