Govt now following path of autocracy

Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader has said the current government is following the path shown by previous autocratic and fascist regimes, warning that a major political change may become inevitable if inclusive politics and institutional rights are not ensured.

He made the remarks on Saturday while speaking as the chief guest at the introductory meeting of the “Jatiya Ainjibi Federation Central Convening Committee-2026” at the Institution of Diploma Engineers auditorium in Kakrail, Dhaka.

GM Quader said political intolerance, repression and discrimination had intensified in the country.
“If the government fails to quickly ensure inclusive politics and institutional rights, a major political change may become inevitable,” he warned.

Citing reports by international think tanks, he said a government formed on the basis of strong public opinion does not necessarily guarantee long-term stability.

He said the situation could worsen if political parties are not brought into an inclusive process and democratic practices are not given importance.

Strongly criticising the government’s activities, the Jatiya Party chief said the spirit of the July mass uprising against discrimination was not being reflected in the current state governance.

“Instead, new forms of discrimination and repression are being carried out in the name of the July spirit,” he said.

He alleged that people with differing political views were being harassed on roads, obstructed in public places and targeted through laws banning political parties, calling such actions an expression of a fascist mindset.

On the issue of banning the Awami League, GM Quader said excluding or suppressing one political party alone would not bring stability to the country.

He said political inclusion and accountability were now the demands of the time.

GM Quader also said ordinary people were suffering severely due to political instability and economic slowdown, and that the government could not avoid responsibility for the situation.

He said the country’s young generation was deeply frustrated as they lacked employment opportunities and a secure future, pushing many towards drugs and criminal activities.

He further alleged that key state institutions, including the judiciary, had been made ineffective through politicisation.