The article discusses the return of divisive and accusatory politics in Bangladesh’s new parliament, only two months after the post-uprising government took office. Expectations of a tolerant and constructive political culture have faded as parliamentary debates have again turned into partisan disputes, wasting valuable legislative time. The author observes that the old political culture remains unchanged, with only new faces and seating arrangements in parliament.

The piece traces the roots of this division to the post-independence period, when political groups used the rhetoric of pro- and anti-liberation forces to discredit opponents. It highlights how successive governments have manipulated the legacy of the 1971 Liberation War for political gain, including controversies over lists of collaborators and freedom fighters. The author argues that such tactics have deepened national disunity and hindered social progress.

The commentary concludes by urging all political sides to abandon the self-destructive politics of labeling and division, and instead foster tolerance and mutual respect to achieve sustainable national unity and development.