In an article titled ‘How Not to Describe the Awami League’ , published in this paper, British journalist David Bergman rightly underscores the importance of accuracy in labeling a political party—particularly when such labels carry potential legal consequences. Those familiar with Bergman’s work over the years know that he has consistently taken on politically sensitive and controversial subjects, often at significant personal and professional cost. His courage and commitment to journalistic integrity deserve recognition. Bergman is correct in asserting that “while serious criticisms of the Awami League are both valid and necessary, they must be proportionate and grounded in fact.” His analysis focuses primarily on the legal validity and appropriateness of labeling the Awami League as “fascist” or “Nazi.” He argues that comparing the party to the Nazi regime trivialises the scale of Nazi atrocities and misrepresents the complexities of Bangladeshi politics. Indeed, any historical comp...