Bangladeshi journalist accuses CA Md Yunus of lighting sparks of civil war
Dhaka, June 9 (UNI) Senior Bangladeshi journalist Masood Kamal has slammed the Mohammed Yunus government, accusing it of dividing the country and lighting sparks of civil war with moves such as holding elections in April 2026 despite its unfeasibility.
According to the Awami League outlet, the Daily Republic, Kamal also flayed Yunus for facilitating the Rakhine corridor which has been repeatedly opposed by various groups, and the handover of the Chattogram Port to a foreign company.
Upon analysing the 84-year-old Chief Advisor's speech, Kamal said that Yunus has exacerbated the division among his countrymen by delivering his address to the nation on Friday.
Criticising his corridor and port policy, Kamal said Yunus also used 'dangerous words' to ask the people to resist those who do not support his plan.
'He has provoked the people against the army, the BNP, and all but his 4-5 small parties, like Jamaat-e-Islami, Islami Andolan Bangladesh and the King's party, Jatiya Nagorik Party.
'You have triggered a war. Previously, your advisor Mahfuj Alam also warned about waging a civil war. Have you (Yunus) been put at the helm to wage a civil war?'
Alleging that the CA's decisions were influenced by parties like the NCP and the Jamaat e Islami, he bashed the NCP for placing demands on the country's Election Commission, stating that even though their official political registration is yet to be completed, they are calling for the EC's resignation, saying that Yunus government has given them the confidence to do whatever they want.
He also blasted the EC, stating that it doesn't have a backbone and will comply with whenever demands the NCP places.
'The EC has said that the Jamaat will get back its party symbol. How did the EC decide it in principle? Did they add scale to the list of symbols?
'The NCP will raise the demand for reconstituting the EC before the elections. And Yunus will evidently agree to the demand.'
Masood Kamal said that all parties, including the BNP, have rejected Yunus' election timeframe (only ones in favour are the NCP and Jamaat). Moreover, holding the election in April is not practically possible due to the month-long Ramadan, Eid, and SSC and HSC exams.
'You have no idea about the education sector. It is not a big deal to you. A generation is getting detached from studies. But the government does not bother. The students who passed HSC last year could not even start their university classes, though almost one year has already passed.
'You are busy with your port and humanitarian corridor. Do not do politics too much. You are not a politician and have not been a good performer yet.' UNI ANV SSP
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