Introduction: All the developed nations of the world have achieved their targets by forming national unity. It is not possible to develop a country without mutual co-operation. In 1960, there were only two or four multi-storied buildings in Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and many other countries of the world were not so developed. But they have developed miraculously by dint of the real politics and politicians. In those countries, both the ruling party and the opposition parties work side by side for development of their countries and the countrymen We, the Bangladeshi before emerging as an independent nation had struggled for a long time against foreign regime. Our long time struggle under the rule of British and Pakistani helped form our unity.

From history: As soon as British left the country Pakistani rulers started oppressing us. First, it came in dishonoring our language in 1952. Blood of তো great martyrs (শহীদ) on 21st February 1952 gave us the lesson to fight against injustice. Many poems, novels and songs were written in this context form our national unity. Later this unity induced us to understand about our right. Six point demands of 1966 were to establish the right of majority in then Pakistan, homogeneity (সমজাতীয়তা) of economic development and ensuring participation of people of all walks of society. Our movement in 1969 was against undemocratic rule. The election of 1970 proved that common people wanted democratic regime to get economic emancipation. To get economic emancipation we wanted political emancipation for what we battle against Pakistani region. Our independence war in 1971 was the thrust for establishing human rights, political freedom, socialistic economy, secularism as well as development of every sector of the society. We became independent in 1971 through liberation war.

As soon as we got independence we started forgetting the values for what we fought against evil during 1971. Rights of common people were violated, secularism could not be established, food for all could not be provided. Democracy was collapsed again and again by dictators. Thus economy got weak and dependence on western world.

Since her emergence in 1971, Bangladesh is continuously struggling for making herself a democratically developed nation. But several political ups and downs like introduction of one party system by Shiekh Mujibur Rahman, Military rule by Zia and Ershad and irresponsible competition of political parties to capture power have placed the democratic journey of the country at stake. However, the nation has restarted her journey to democracy in 1990 but the path is not moisturized still now.

Confrontational politics: Consensus (মতামত) on fundamental issues is one of the main features of developed political systems. In Bangladesh, the aimless and alueless politics has become the order of the day. Today the whole nation is divided into two hostile (শক) camps like a stationary boat in the mid-sea with two sets of carsman rowing in opposite direction with equal ferocity.

Nature of confrontation: Different parties may have different views and stands regarding different issues of national importance. Confrontational characters of politics discussion can be stated as follows:

i. Mutual trust: There is no mutual trust among the politicians of our country. They do not trust each other due to the fact that their commitment to democratic transition is not strong.

ii. Institutional mechanism: The political parties in our country have no respect to institutional mechanism of political dealings rather they prefer street. They prefer violent street agitation instead of peaceful deliberation.

iii. Criminalization of politics: Terrorism and violence are the reflections of political corruption in our country. Here, the terrorists are party workers. Although the parties blame one another for terrorism and corruption, in fact, all of our parties have terrorist group which they use to tackle their opponents.

iv. Rationality: The rationalistic value of the confrontation in our politics is zero. The comments, treatments and activities of our politicians reveal (প্রকাশ করে) that they have no respect to nationality.

v. Vision: BNP is not ready to recognize Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as father of the nation while AL did not recognize Ziaur Rahman as announcer of independence.

vi. Pro-liberation and anti-liberation: The nation is now sharply divided, as Awami League term, into two hostile fronts pro-liberation and anti-liberation.

vii. National identity: At the intellectual (বুদ্ধিবৃত্তিক) level, AL and BNP differ regarding our national identity. AL believe in Bangali Nationalism whereas BNP as introduced by Zia, believe in Bangladeshi Nationalism. Constitutionally our Nationalism is settled to the Bangladeshi and Nation is Bangali.

National unity and development: National unity is essential for
development. All the developed nations of the world have achieved their targets by forming national consensus. This can be exemplified by Japan. After the debacle of World War II the war tom Japan not being rich in natural resources became economic boom late 50s. They achieved their target because they got their citizens under the umbrella of national consensus. Germany becomes an economic boom because of its commitment to the nationality. China the forthcoming leader of the world economy has attained this position because of their national unity.

People's confidence (আস্থা) in government and political institutions is an important criterion of developed democracy. It will help to create national unity and develop a country. In Bangladesh, the level of people's confidence in government, politicians and political institutions is very low. Our politicians should realize that they have a responsibility to build up the nation and they should pay due respect to people's will and expectations. Our political parties and politicians must work in co-operation with one another instead of opposition for the sake of opposition.

Face to face talks: Face to face talks between the central leaders is expected to dispel (দূর করা) misgivings from their minds. On many issues, political leaders may talk at private as well as public levels, the talks could be informal as well as formal. Talk with open mind could solve many problem and may create national unity for development.

Inter-party meetings: Frequent inter-party meetings may help consensus building among the parties. It will help to create national unity and development of the country.
Conciliatory leadership: A conciliatory (ধীর-সুস্থ) leadership is must for building consensus among political parties and group. Our leaders should realize that they are not only the leader of a particular party but the leader of the nation.

National interest: There should have unity among the political parties on issues of national interest as carving (কমানো) corruption, to root out terrorism, keeping parliament alive, helping in the developmental activities, foreign relations etc.
Media: Print and electronic media have an important role in the national unity-building. They can expose the mutual relationship between ruling and Opposing party through media coverage.

Conclusion: Politics in our country is confrontational in nature where there is to co-operation, trust and solidarity (একতা) among political parties. There is no unity among political parties on issues of national interest. They oppose each other only for the sake of opposition. Consensus among political parties is a must to fight against corruption and terrorism. Our political parties and politicians must work in co-operation with each other instead of opposition for the sake of opposition. Otherwise, all the achievement would be null and void.