An Invalid Act

The rise in Islamic fundamentalism in Bangladesh should be considered as political concern in Asia. Bangladesh must abide by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and not allow its rogue elements to kill innocent men and women belonging to the minority group. The salience of human rights should not be ignored in the Indian sub-continent. Any further lynching of Hindus, or any cruel demonstration of hate in public life must be taken with all seriousness. The recourse to law must be provided to the victims’ family and further loss of life and property must be prohibited. Bangladesh should not tolerate hate, and give liberality of life to take roots in its soil. The occasional bonhomie with Islamic fundamentalism should be avoided lest the state itself becomes tethered to its basic flaws.

Most nations that have tolerated fundamentalism have eventually become their victims. The same rationality of society can be applied to Bangladesh and all other nations that espouse and give shelter to Islamic fundamentalism. The human life has a valid sanctity that cannot be ignored by Bangladesh and its government. It must protect minority groups and their property. The criminal act of killing cannot be condoned by the state as it has the moral responsibility to defend the human rights that all citizens have. Bangladesh should not disturb peace, and hamper economic growth in the sub-continent. The flaws of fundamentalism will bear its head in all its dread sooner or later. Bangladesh is erroneous to a large extent and permits a similar pattern of religious hate to flourish in its soil. Peace between different communities must be emphasized. Most citizens come from diverse religions, and have their own families to run. Excessive meddling of the state or lack of it should be considered a worrying factor in a society. Bangladesh and its government should not treat politics as expedient, and must use its wisdom to fulfil the aims of politics in a peaceful society.

Yuvraj Saharan

Capital Report