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Stop selective prosecution of Awami League. Bangladesh’s credibility depends on it

Enduring stability cannot be built upon reciprocal vengeance disguised as justice.

In every constitutional democracy, the judiciary stands as the final sentinel of justice, entrusted not merely with interpreting statutes but with preserving institutional balance, constitutional morality, and public confidence in the rule of law.

Courts derive legitimacy not through coercive authority but through the collective faith of citizens who believe that justice is administered impartially, irrespective of political affiliation, ideology, or proximity to power.

Once that confidence begins to erode, democratic stability itself enters perilous terrain.

Bangladesh today confronts precisely such a moment of profound institutional anxiety following the tumultuous political transition of August 2024.

The dramatic transfer of power at the time, culminating in the installation of the Muhammad Yunus-led interim administration (now replaced by the BNP government), has generated an ongoing national and international debate over judicial neutrality, political accountability, and the future trajectory of democratic governance in the country.

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Is it really accountability?

Over the past two years, allegations of selective justice have increasingly dominated Bangladesh’s political discourse, and persist even today.

Numerous senior figures associated with the Bangladesh Awami League — including former ministers, lawmakers, and grassroots activists — have reportedly faced investigations, arrests, travel restrictions, and prolonged legal scrutiny. Just this week, 19 leaders and activists of........

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