Old political order can't be broken now without causing more damage: Mahfuj Alam
Through the Facebook post, Mahfuz called on citizens to support the arrest and prosecution of criminals, but warned against turning entire neighbourhoods into ghettos in the name of security.
The old political order has been bruised, and it cannot be broken now without causing more damage, Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam has said.
In a Facebook post published yesterday (19 July), Mahfuj emphasised the importance of upholding human rights and fostering solidarity with all marginalised communities, including those oppressed under the Awami League government.
"The old order has already buckled. It can't be broken now - any attempt to do so may only damage it further. There will come a time when breaking it will be possible. But for now, our efforts should focus on rebuilding," Mahfuj said.
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Through the Facebook post, Mahfuj called on citizens to support the arrest and prosecution of criminals, but warned against turning entire neighbourhoods into ghettos in the name of security.
"Assist in bringing terrorists to justice, but as citizens, we must stand for the human rights of all. Do not attempt to turn any area into a ghetto," Mahfuj added.
Pointing specifically to the situation in Gopalganj, Mahfuj noted that a significant portion of the population there comprises economically disadvantaged Hindus who, according to him, have faced oppression even during the Awami League's tenure.
"We must show solidarity with those oppressed and deprived across Bangladesh, including those harmed by the Awami League," he said.
Reflecting on ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina's political downfall, Mahfuj further said that her defeat was not merely political, but also deeply moral.
"Her political collapse followed a moral defeat. Therefore, in opposing her, we must not lose our moral high ground," he said.
Mahfuj also acknowledged that the revolutionary transition caught the opposition unprepared, marked by confusion and inexperience.
"This hindered us from completely dismantling the fascist framework. Still, we have a historic opportunity to organise ourselves as a political community and establish accountable democratic institutions. That path will lead to the total abolition of fascist systems."
