February 9th 2025.
In Bangladesh, a recent violent attack on a student group by a mob has led to the arrest of forty individuals. According to a media report, the operation to apprehend these suspects was launched by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus's government after the incident that took place on the outskirts of Dhaka, where a group of students and civilians were attacked while attempting to vandalize the residence of an Awami League leader.
The Superintendent of Police of Gazipur, Chowdhury Jaber Sadek, stated that the arrests were made in different parts of the district as part of the operation. The attack, which occurred on Friday night, left at least fourteen people injured and they were immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Some of the injured were later referred to a hospital in Dhaka for further medical attention.
In response to the attack, the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and the National Citizens Committee held a day-long protest and rally in Gazipur. However, the protest took a violent turn when a student was shot by miscreants in front of the Deputy Commissioner's office. This incident has only added to the unrest and chaos in the country.
To address the growing concerns and maintain law and order, Home Affairs Advisor Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has announced the launch of "Operation Devil Hunt". This operation, which involves the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, and Navy, along with other security forces, aims to identify and bring to justice those who seek to destabilize the country, break the law, and engage in criminal activities or acts of terrorism.
Former military officer Jahangir explained that the term "devil" refers to evil forces, and this operation is specifically targeting those who are responsible for the recent attacks on students in Gazipur. He also assured that the authorities are working diligently to arrest all suspects and ensure maximum punishment for their actions.
The leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement have denied any involvement in the attack and claim that their activists were present at the ex-minister's house to prevent any looting. They were instead attacked by the miscreants, further fueling the ongoing violence and unrest in the country.
This incident is just one of many that have taken place since Wednesday night, when widespread violence erupted across the country after a live online address by deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Mobs targeted supporters of Hasina and vandalized their homes and businesses in various cities, including Dhaka. The violence has only escalated, with over 70 attacks reported in at least 35 districts across the country.
The situation has become so severe that protesters even set fire to the historic residence of Bangladesh's founding leader, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. This property holds great significance as it was the place where Rahman declared the country's independence from Pakistan in 1971. The ongoing violence has also forced Hasina to flee to India since August last year.
As the situation continues to deteriorate, former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's Bangladesh Nationalist Party has urged the interim government to take immediate action to curb the "mob culture" and restore law and order. They have also announced a series of rallies across the country, starting on February 11, to demand effective measures to address the law and order situation and push for an electoral roadmap.
In a statement, Chief Adviser Yunus has called for "complete law and order" and an end to attacks on the properties of the deposed premier's family and leaders of her "fascist" Awami League. The situation in Bangladesh is dire, and it is crucial for the authorities to take prompt and effective action to restore peace and stability in the country.
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