By now there are two factions in the main two political parties i.e. the Awami League and the BNP. One faction is pro-reform and the other against it. The minus-two formula has become the centre of all the reform proposals. It is true that the two Begums i.e. Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina failed completely to fulfill people's expectations. They are not democratic and have endorsed all the corruption and irregularities carried out by their party men and family members. It has also been learnt that they themselves were involved in various irregularities.

One of the propositions of rule of law states that no one is above the law. Accordingly, the two women are also not above the law. The government appears to be willing to take action against the two leaders as per the law of the land. As part of it, Sheikh Hasina has been arrested. But there appears to be some doubt as to the credibility of government's action. For example: the government did not take any action against those who went to the street distributing sweets and bringing out processions.

The reformists appear to be overenthusiastic about the exclusion of the two leaders. However, the government has to be careful about them, as they did not dare to speak a single word against the two leaders when they were in power. Any action by them at that time could have made the situation totally different. These pro-reform leaders appear to be spineless. The government must ensure whether those leaders are clean and not corrupt. Otherwise, when the situation changes those leaders might take a u-turn.

It is true that the two Begums are responsible for their failure in governing the country.

Peace loving citizens of the country would definitely not want to go back to the democracy existing prior to 11/1.