Recent events in the army and future of democracy
The Bangladesh Army briefing on January 19, 2012 disclosing the foiled coup attempt has clarified some of the confusion among the people. Media and the internet were rife with rumours and misinformation. The people are relieved to know that the attempt to disrupt the democratic process had been foiled and that the army is determined to firmly resist such attempts.
The briefing also mentioned that various forces had been making attempts to ride piggyback on the army — a patriotic state force — to destroy democracy. In the past, different forces banked on the army, a victorious product of the Liberation War to create disorder and gain political advantage. Sometimes they succeeded and on some occasions they failed. Our army has been carrying the burden of disrepute such negative forces had earned in the past in their attempt to take over political power.
During the 24 years of Pakistan rule, the people of Bangladesh fought relentlessly against autocracy and military dictatorship. The birth of Bangladesh was also largely due to the failure of the military dictatorship to accept the democratic verdict of the people. No doubt at times
The briefing also mentioned that various forces had been making attempts to ride piggyback on the army — a patriotic state force — to destroy democracy. In the past, different forces banked on the army, a victorious product of the Liberation War to create disorder and gain political advantage. Sometimes they succeeded and on some occasions they failed. Our army has been carrying the burden of disrepute such negative forces had earned in the past in their attempt to take over political power.
During the 24 years of Pakistan rule, the people of Bangladesh fought relentlessly against autocracy and military dictatorship. The birth of Bangladesh was also largely due to the failure of the military dictatorship to accept the democratic verdict of the people. No doubt at times
