Talks a must to end political crisis, says Emajuddin

A leading pro-BNP intellectual has emphasised a dialogue between bickering political parties to end the current crisis, reports bdnews24.com.
Former Dhaka University (DU) vice-chancellor Emajuddin Ahmed fears Bangladesh could turn into a failed state if the situation persists.
"The state institutions are not functioning properly. The RAB and the police are oppressing opposition party activists instead of maintaining law and order," he told a programme in Dhaka Friday.
Mr Ahmed on January 11 said the BNP could join parliamentary polls under Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina's administration, but added the army must be made to play a major role to ensure the vote was free and fair.
The BNP, which boycotted the last general election, has been pressing for a snap election.
Mr Ahmed alleged the government was running the country with sheer force.
"A state cannot go on for long this way. Bangladesh has not become a failed state yet but it won't take long at this rate," the political scientist warned.
He continued: "The political parties must sit for talks and the topic must be elections."
Mr Ahmed said, "The BGB chief cannot announce that he would open fire on the people. His duty is to arrest the criminals."