After a one-sided election, the new Awami League government began with existing political divisions unresolved. Many opposition leaders and workers are still behind bars. Questions still remain in the country and abroad regarding the recently concluded elections. Under these circumstances, one of the challenges facing the Awami League government, now in its fourth consecutive term, will be to deal with the overall political crisis.
Analysts believe that unless the political crisis is acknowledged and steps are taken to resolve it, unrest may arise in the future. Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Qadir has also said that along with economic and diplomatic challenges, there is also a political challenge. “The challenge is really political, diplomatic and economic,” he said. These three challenges lie ahead.”