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Int'l recognition a big challenge for new govt

Rezaul Karim
The government to be formed through today's parliamentary elections will face a strong challenge to get the recognition from a large part of the international community.
Talking to The Daily Star, diplomats of several countries have noted with disappointment that the 10th parliamentary polls will not restore peace and stability in the country as the two major political parties have not yet reached any consensus to ensure a free, fair, credible, non-violent and inclusive election.
They are also critical of the uncontested election of lawmakers in more than half of the 300 constituencies.
The government which will be installed through such an election boycotted by the opposition including the BNP will certainly not get a warm welcome or recognition, observe the representatives of the international community in Bangladesh.
This election will also be a fresh blow for the country's economy and development as most of the countries, which have already suspended bilateral engagements with Bangladesh due to the deadly violence centring on the elections, are likely to continue this moratorium until stability is restored.
Almost all the diplomatic missions and international organisations in Dhaka earlier conveyed the message to the government that they expected all the major political parties to work together constructively to allay the persisting tensions and to find a mutually agreeable solution for the elections.
Any high-profile visit, exchange of delegations, bilateral negotiations on different development projects, loan etc is highly unlikely till normalcy is restored. Only officials from the countries with strong political engagement with Bangladesh may visit Dhaka to mediate dialogues.
Foreign missions in Dhaka, said diplomats,
are regularly sending reports to their respective countries on the current situation in Bangladesh. Diplomats say most of the missions apprehend a severe crisis after the election.
Meanwhile, foreign ministry officials think the international community including foreign donors will take a tough position for a fresh election after this one to restore stability.
"They might go for harsh decisions if their appeal goes unheeded by the government," said a foreign diplomat, wishing anonymity.
However, the ministry officials hope that the diplomatic missions will keep their efforts on for the continuation of dialogue between the major parties and redouble their efforts to find a solution for the sake of the people of Bangladesh.
Referring to diplomats of influential countries, officials say that the new government will likely to receive formal letters from different countries and international organisations urging the government to hold dialogues among the political parties in a bid to reach a mutually acceptable formula for a "peaceful, inclusive and credible" election.