Huda's theory on Hasina's security
The Daily Star reported on November 4 that Communications Minister Nazmul Huda , while commenting on the August 21 grenade attack, said, "Although it's claimed that the target was the Awami League president, there's no doubt in the public mind that the Almighty had ensured the security of the opposition leader" adding that it proved that by the grace of Allah no one will be able to kill the Leader of the Opposition Sheikh Hasina, and "And for this, by the grace of Allah, the opposition leader will not require the Special Security Force (SSF) or any special security measure for her protection." By the minister's logic, since there have been no attempts on the life of the prime minister and the president, there is no need for any special security measures for either of them. Should we assume that their security details will be eliminated until they come, God forbid, an attack? The fact is that Bangladesh has factional and confrontational politics; violence and confrontation are a way of life, decorum is minimal, and political leaders of major parties are viewed as enemies of each other. And we have all grown to see peaceful demonstrations or gatherings being attacked by opposing political parties.
As it is the responsibility of the government to provide security to the general population, it must be the responsibility of the government to provide security as is necessary and appropriate-- and not dependent on politics or divine intervention-- for those public figures. It must not dismiss the issue of security so lightly.
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