Noted writer and intellectual Muntasir Mamun noted though Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman did not negotiate on religious nationalism, his party later compromised with it.
"Chances are getting slim about maintaining the philosophy in upcoming election. However, Bangabandhu almost did not change his track," he told a discussion yesterday at National Museum in the city.
Mamun stated: "I have doubt about the inherence of Sheikh Mujib's ideology what the Awami League (AL) claims holding properly. They probably did not read Bangabandhu's write-ups. If they did, they could not approach to that amount of compromising stance."
AL-led government put those on trail who carried genocide in 1971 in the name of religion. However, the ruling party removed a statue from Supreme Court premises and recognized Qaumi education responding to fundamental Islamic group Hefazat-e-Islam.
The ideological breaches bothered many while the intellectual yesterday specified his disappointment.He also suggested keeping hope on Sheikh Hasina to prevent rise of religious fundamentalism. Bangladesh Itihas Sommiloni organized the program which was presided over by Muntasir Mamun.
"The topic of Bengali nationalism is getting faded in contemporary politics. Religion-based politics or religious identity is taking over it. Even the PM can't bypass the religious issue," said the Dhaka University Professor adding: "The four fundamentals of the state are apparently witnessing the rise of another one."
He noted cautiously: "If we talk about the Oikya Front, they are trying to vitalize Pakistan-like religious ideology. Surprisingly extreme communal Dr Badruddoza Chowdhury is chanting 'Joy Bangla' slogan. While we analyze Awami League, it doesn't emulate the Pakistani trend, rather it advocates for Bengali nationalism."
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