I agree that the BNP has failed in its agenda for promoting Bangladeshi nationalism but not for the reasons you state. The vast majority of Bangladeshis believe in Bangladeshi nationalism and that some element of Islam should exist in national life. The BNP due to its cowardice and greed has compromised on its basic principles and ideology and hence has become unreliable and untrustworthy. When more than 60% of the population is supportive of Bangladeshi nationalism it escapes me why the BNP has been so weak in thwarting the AL and India. It suggests to me a weakness of character rather than any failure in ideology.
Sir, regrefully I found your group’s of people as more cowardice and greedy than BNP, Bcz she is only a political party by a dictator, what else one expects from her other than opportunism to ligitimise his rule by agreeing on some popular sentiments and placement of words here or there, the problem is some people regards these political maneuverability’s as an Ideology which is its not from the starts. You made a mistake by blindly following AL and its propaganda in the first place instead of accepting that fault line wholeheartedly you created illusions of Bangladeshi Nationalism in your minds just to escapes the embarrassment of accepting that fault, now tell me who is cowardice?
The fundamental ingredients in both nationalisms are the same i.e. Language, Race & even geography and as I earlier said there is only the flavor of Islam and some Anti Indian stance in the eyes of the public, nothing substantial.
Tell me, you people talk about Islam and Muslims and want to forget its political Icon “Ummah” Who is cowardice and where is the difference?
You are proud on ML Inception in 1906 in Dhaka but want to forget its masterstroke “the two nation theory”, who is cowardice and who is in denial?
You want to remember 1911 for an unjust reunification with the WB but want to forget 1947 and Jinnah’s struggle to restore this divide in the first place, who is cowardice?
You want to remember the sacrifices of Bengali elites in 1971 Independence War but doesn't want to acknowledge the Great Indian help in this Endeavour. Here too, just imagine who is cowardice and who is in denial?
You want to restricts Indian/Hindu hegemonic behavior at your borders just like Pakistanis did but don’t want to sacrifices your language and race like all other Pakistani Nationalities does for last 65 years, Tell me who is cowardice and who is in denial?
That’s the reason I have respects for the cadres of AL because I found them genuine and courageous.., yes courageous for not being ashamed to be called Indian Agent by some quarters and following a path which they found in their hearts the best way forward for them and their nation, no matter how mean their political opponents call them for this.
I salute Bihari’s, Jamatis & Razakars still maneuring in Bangladeshi Politics with their heads high against all odds and intimidation, seeing gallows in front of them but not forgetting their ideals and believes at any time.
Therefore, my humble request for people like you is either to mend your ways with AL and India as its reduce anarchy in Bangladeshi streets as a whole and enables it to grow to its true potential which i believe the best way in current circumstances OR truly accepts the Pakistan’s Ideology and be ready for greater sacrifices in order to achieve an Islamic Republic of Bangladesh forever…ffffhhhaahhhh....The answer I know…you don’t have the stomach for either one and instead we have to bear your crocodile tears here in PDF forever!!