Bangladesh parties threaten to boycott elections - 12 Oct 08

[shaolin00]

The Jamaat group is hypocritcal, they say its haram for women to be leaders yet they side with the BNP and make Khalida the leader.

[vlovemeordiev]

How come there are no woman in the crowd? What kind of religion would not let women participate in their own country? It is almost 2009.  Scary tbh.

[ashiqmiah]

just not attending actively in a crowd or not noticing women in a single video clip does not illustrate the whole concept of the religion or tradition. and for your kind information, bangladesh is one of the most populous countries in the world, thus one of the major democratic countries. and both leader of the major political parties are woman, and they are serving the roles as the prime minister and the opposition leader from over a decade..

[vlovemeordiev]

Women in parliament would defo be against Islamic law. I live in a state in America that India would know as Patel town. I know many muslims and Punjabis and Hindus. If Islam could have its way and lead according to the qur'an than you those women in parliament are gone.

[ashiqmiah]

who told you about this absurd islamic law??? do u know even the daughter of our prophet was actively involve in socio politicial activities..

commenting on religious issues might have severe implications, therefore prior doing that we better should have clear concept and then proceed..

[vlovemeordiev]

You mean like a fatwah?

[Zhardi87]

Who should Bangladesh elect? This is a very difficult task. Whoever will be running I know they will surely make Bangladesh in the corruption list yet again. I don't trust anyone in the parliament. I hope students who are stuyding abroad comes back to bangladesh and try to do something for their country, they have better experiences and knowledge about other countries, instead of settling down abroad for their own comfort they should go to bd and help out the people and the country.

[BoyBangla]

Do we need Jaamati?: remnants of West Pakistan Razzakars. NO NO NO.

We keep our religion private; if it cant be applied truely, in a tolerant, inclusive manner.

We have always been an socially inclusive society with a Bengali Identity.

[lifeisshortliveitup]

bro i just love , and ur comments, yaar...u just spoke every little same thing in my heart dat was dying to say...but good u spoke all the truths . ur comments are award winnig...if only ppl inderstood more like u . man u should be given an award ! 4 me its just poinless to give votes to jaamati...da stupid religious parties, wat do they knw about politics rite? da only thing they are good at are ...religious,LOL

[BoyBangla]

Say what you feel bro (not in every country though) ... Muslims are not terrorist but these groups use Islam for terrorism and hatred ...

Bengalis are not haters; Bengalis are naturally tolerant and friendly and welcoming people...

[lifeisshortliveitup]

Exactly bro, u are 1 zillion % correcrt!

[Zhardi87]

We need Hitler in Bangladesh. Joking. People should elect someone who is well educated, not hasina or khaleda, both are cheap whores.

[BoyBangla]

Zhardi

So whom do you suggest?

[0chrysalis7]

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[angelOFdarkSINS]

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[tarikur]

I am so proud of my country, Bangladesh. Religion should be a private matter, not public matter; this is coming from a devoted Muslim, who prays 5 times. People should be told how to follow their religion.

I strongly support separation of Mosque and State.

By the way, we should stop turning blind eye to abuses like domestic violence, which is a major problem in Bangldesh.

[brick4sale]

Weren't these same nut jobs protesting women's rights a little while back.

[abelman911]

Religion should not be part of politics. Jamaat never wanted a Bangladesh to begin with. The religion of every country should be respected by everyone. Politics should only serve the best for the people .. not for the Imams. Jamaat .. please stop politicizing religion and insert hatred .. we have seen your deeds before.

[BoyBangla]

we have indeed seen jamaatis deeds before in 1971, well said bro.

[bdslph]

i dont like islamic parties they scares me

they might destroy the BD

as all BD freedom Fighters says they the Jammat are anti liberation ppl i believe them

so i am happy they are banned

[Ariji86]

Religion first.

[mightyali]

just came back form bangladesh few days ago...and the only people who protest is the uneducated and people who does not have any jobs so they gotta do something on the street...keep Bangladesh a DEMOCRATIC state...and tell the dumb religious believers to go back to B.C. era

[qufr123]

Hello Brother, You are not muslim in that case- thats one of the reasons we Pakistanis punished you guys- you might be Bengali Hindu kutta. Religion always should come first. Sharia must be implemented first before any progress. Jamaat-e-Islami must ban Internet and western education.

[tanvirch]

Dear Qufr123 a Pakistani bstrd like you don't have to tell us if we r muslims or not. It's a punishment from Allah himself that you animals in Pkistn r going deep into shithole with ur cursed cntry. Some Pkistnis like you will never learn. We the bangladeshis have kicked your ass in 1971 now you madarchod's are getting fucked by USA and hopefully with the blssng of almighty allah vry soon Pkstan 'll be a failed state like Afghnstan. And for that, rlgious zealots like yourslf'll be respnsble.

[qufr123]

are you a crazy bastrd Hindoo? Respect the largest party of Bangladesh- Jamaat-e-Islami. Bangladesh is home to un-Islamic dogs like Mohammed Yunus who charges poor people interest for the loan and becomes rich- In Pakistan, the religious scholars would have already issued fatwa on him- what a pity. We only killed those dogs in 1971 who accepted Islam but refuse to practice Islam. USA doesn't hate Pakistan- USA likes muslims- remember Hazrat Isa(r.a.)- he's Jesus. Its Hindoo RAW which is problem

[BoyBangla]

Jaamti BD - is a terrorist sponsor, and is the remains of West/East Pak. Only 10-15% vote for it you stupid. And racist, narrow minded, ignorant people like you support the jamaati. Religious parties can never have majority in Bengal.

yusuf would have been dead in pakistan - thats the difference, you lot create terror and hate.

[mightyali]

are you fucking retarded...try to be a modern muslim...think about making better relationships around the globe and trade to improve your economy...put your aks down and stop thinking about killing innocent people during anything especially during ramadan...think about your country and uae...who is doing what and who is richer...dumb ass start thinking...everyone hates our countru...we all miss out usa pet musharaff...motherfucker made billions from bush for sucking his date and killing pakis

[mightyali]

bitch...i am the modern muslim...you are the dogs from the bc...try to accept the world...your the precious religion on the side and just think about better relationship with other countres and just trade...thats what improves a country...we are not cowards like you and your peopole of paki...dubai for example...uae is becoming richer than usa...because they are the modern muslim who know the values....unlike you cowards who thinks killing innocent peple during ramadan is a good thing

[jodu1971]

You Pakis will even drink poison if it is give in the name of Islam. You idiots will destroy whatever left of Pakistan in the name of religion.

[BoyBangla]

Jamaati IS FINALLY BANNED!!! oh yes - Jamaati are remnants of EVIL PAKISTAN from 1971 - they can now go back to pakistan. Good riddence.

BoyBangla says JoiBangla!

[jammoexii]

Whenever you have a majority who wants to restrict the rights of certain minorities, you're going to have to choose between limiting democracy or limiting those minorities' rights. That's always an issue, and it's an extremely difficult one.

What the West has to learn is that that choice is not ours.

[jammoexii]

I should also say that this isn't just about those bad Muslims who're always mucking things up or whatever. It's an issue for Muslims in some parts of India, it's an issue for sexual minorities most places in the world, and it's arguably an issue for the upper classes maybe everywhere in the world.

[kaiwaig]

You're right - it is unfortunate that so many people have perverted democracy into something that is little more than the tyranny of the majority. Democracy is not just the majority having its say but it also includes the protection of the minority - the greatest minority being that of the individual and his or her rights.

[Xigano1]

Not exactly neutral, but I guess it's as close as AlJazeera can get on a subject like this.

I like their programs, but from time to time you just have to take them with a grain of salt.

[bluenosedive]

Why do muslims have to bring religion in everything they do

[ikran2007]

oh pleas,in the west where most of the population are christans if you are not a christans then you would not even be gaven the chanices to run for persident.look what is happing to obma just because his father happen to muslim who is died and such obma nevr know him ,he is now gavein hard time form the r-party for running for persident of U.S.

[TVParkdale]

ikran2007.

 Precisely. Obama's race and his religion are under constant scrutiny by many Americans.

[bluenosedive]

Obama is not given a hard time because of his father it's becuase of his pastor who said" God dam America" even I don't agree with that ... one more thing Americans give him a hard time for his father because they don't want some in the highest office that might be simpathetic to muslim who the majority in the world hate America... so they just wanna make sure before he becomes pres

[TVParkdale]

bluenosedive:

Sarah Palin wants to outlaw abortion because she's a Christian fundamentalist? And that's NOT "bringing religion into it"? What about constantly telling the American public that he's fighting "God's war" or "God [meaning christian] is on the side of America"?

What can you call *that*?

[bluenosedive]

first of all I'm not American... and second when Sarah Pain says those two things the majority of people call her a crazy fundie they don't say oh maybe she's right

[TVParkdale]

bluenosedive:

I'm not assuming you're American--I'm responding to your statement about Obama.

I'm a strong believer in separation of church and state.

There are those in America who *do* think Palin should be allowed to use that religious platform to change such laws.

They are a minority but they do exist.

[TVParkdale]

CORRECTION:

What about BUSH constantly saying that "God is on the side of America"--I doubt he is referring to Buddha [who is not seen as a god], Shiva, Krishna, Yahweh or any other non-Christian "god".

[TVParkdale]

I'm confused.

Is this a problem with a party being accused of "corruption" or are they accused of not "separating church and state"?

[jimmycater2]

Both

[TVParkdale]

jimmycater2:

Do you have any further information on the dispute?

[jimmycater2]

nope

[TVParkdale]

Is there a separation of church and state in the constitution?

If so, religion should not be used as a platform.

It is unwise for political leaders to engage in that sort of secularism. That is the road to divisiveness at best, genocide at worst:(

[teemuruskeepaa]

Shouting and clapping in the streets is not concise political involvement. If there is no deep discussion between these people, and if there exists a small hierarchical group of men, like at 1.05, who talk instead of play around, then the party system needs to be ended.

[TVParkdale]

teemuruskeepaa:

Can you clarify-- "party system needs to be ended?"

What would replace this?

[teemuruskeepaa]

It would be replaced by a middle-handless instantaneous political system, which is based on individual voice and methods of conveying that to everybody, everyone in their turn, small 100 people cantons, who have autonomy over their own livelyhood and income, and simply a system where there is no stratification into street mobs and groups of powerful men.

[TVParkdale]

I'm sorry, I'm didn't quite understanding that.

Are you speaking of some form of consensus system?

[teemuruskeepaa]

Yes, consensus should be the aim of any political action, and it should never be replaced or compromised by the excuse of number of people involved, time, efficiency, truth, religion or leadership. The man at 1.05 is not part of the mob. He is a party activist, who is there for his status, whereby the people around him never get the change to talk to AlJazeera. He is not just a random person off the mob.

[TVParkdale]

teemuruskeepaa:

Journalists tend to focus on the person in the crowd who can most clearly identify the issues whether that is an activist or someone else. We do not know how many the reporter spoke with. We just know the final edit:)

Consensus is wonderful in the ideal and in small groups. However, it's difficult to maintain in larger, more diverse groups. It also tends to break down into infighting particularly when there are economic difficulties.

[teemuruskeepaa]

Whereas journalists should pick out random people from the mob, not speak with the leader, who never lets other people talk.