The nation suffers the grip of an unknown fear. The festive
atmosphere of Eid-ul-Fitr at the end of the holy month of
Ramadan has not yet passed. As a continuation to the hard-earned
democratic trend created in the country, the alliance-government is
to hand over power to the caretaker government just three days after Eid. Just as
the peace-loving people waits for this historical moment, an unknown fear suddenly grasps the hearts of the public. A strange silence masks the city of Dhaka. The stranded city-bound people in villages and towns across the country crowds in front of radios and television sets with an indescribable anxiety – what is the state of the country? Following the tradition, the Prime Minister addresses the nation on the evening of October 27th. Immediately after that, a pre-planned chaotic situation begins across the entire country, returning to the old scenario of destruction, sabotage, rampage and road blockade. On the next day, October 28th, a feeling of fear prevails across the country.
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