As Bangladesh votes today, its people face a great dilemma- whether to choose between the BNP or the Jamaat, with Prof Yunus’ administration giving way to an elected government. The legacy of Sheikh Hasina’s use of brutal force against the students’ agitation in 2024 and the killing and maiming of students, which led to her ouster, eventual banning and the court order for her execution, has made it impossible for the Awami League to survive. Among the killings, the killing of Abu Syed in the wee hours of 16th July 2024 stands out