AL, BNP feudal lords: Dr Kamal
Eminent jurist Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday said though multi-party democracy was supposed to take root firmly in the country, it could not flourish for many reasons.
The two-party rule is the main reason, he told a discussion on Current Political Context at Dhaka Reporters Unity in the capital's Segunbagicha.
Terming the ruling Awami League and main opposition BNP “feudal lords,” he said the people have become their subjects. “This can't happen in a democracy.”
In a democratic country, people are the source of power, not one or two parties, mentioned Kamal. “I don't see anything in political science about the two-party system…. Those who dreamt of democracy never dreamt of a two-party democracy.”
Asked about a third political alliance, he said there might be one or more alliances, but that is not the question. The question is, “Should not the parties outside the two political alliances take part in the election?”
The former AL leader said he along with former president Dr Badruddoza Chowdhury would clarify everything at a programme today at Hotel Radisson.
Muktachinta Forum hosted the discussion.
A release of Bikalpadhara Bangladesh said the two leaders will formally make a call for forming a national unity. Political leaders, civil society members and foreign diplomats will be present.
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