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Politics
Dhaka Calls for End to Cycle of Political Revenge
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 07:17 AM
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Bangladeshi leaders and civil society groups have urged the government to break the cycle of political retaliation that has plagued Dhaka.
Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, has seen a growing chorus of voices demanding an end to the long‑standing cycle of political revenge that has stymied governance and social progress. Leaders from multiple parties, alongside civil society activists, convened in a joint statement calling on the government to adopt measures that would curb retaliatory politics.
The call comes amid heightened tensions between rival political factions, which have often resorted to punitive actions against each other’s supporters. Critics argue that such a cycle not only erodes public trust but also hampers policy implementation and economic development.
If the government takes decisive steps, experts suggest it could restore stability, improve investor confidence, and foster a more collaborative political environment in Dhaka.
The call comes amid heightened tensions between rival political factions, which have often resorted to punitive actions against each other’s supporters. Critics argue that such a cycle not only erodes public trust but also hampers policy implementation and economic development.
If the government takes decisive steps, experts suggest it could restore stability, improve investor confidence, and foster a more collaborative political environment in Dhaka.