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Bangladesh under Yunus: Mob rule and mayhem see over 600 lynching deaths in year since Hasina's fall
In the one year since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina and the appointment of Muhammad Yunus as the country's interim ruler, Bangladesh has descended into a state of lawlessness helmed by Islamists, with mob justice becoming the norm. A report has said that more than 600 lynchings have taken place over the past year. read more Men run past a shopping center which was set on fire by protesters during a rally against then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her government in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Sunday, August 4, 2024. (Photo: Rajib Dhar/AP) Over the past one year since the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh has slipped into a state of lawlessness under the interim government of Muhammad Yunus, the octogenarian propped by the agitators and the military as the country's unelected ruler. Amid cyclic attacks on the country's religious minorities, particularly Hindus, mob violence has increasingly become the norm in Bangladesh that has not even spared the country's police personnel. Since August 5, 2024, at least 637 people, including 41 police personnel, have been lynched in Bangladesh, according to Canada-based Global Centre for Democratic Governance's (GCDG) data carried by The Economic Times. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD For comparison, there were just 51 cases of lynchings in 2023 when Hasina was in power. ALSO READ: With Sheikh Hasina out of Bangladesh, anti-India forces rise in Bangladesh & pose major challenges Pakistan-backed groups, many of whom pursue outright Islamist extremism, have run amok in Bangladesh since the ouster of Hasina. They have waged a campaign of retribution against political opponents, particularly the workers, activists, and leaders of Hasina's Bangladesh Awami League (BAL). They have also attacked the country's minorities, particularly Hindus, whom they accused of siding with Hasina. In the past year, Hindus have been attacked in their houses, their houses have been burnt, and their temples have been attacked. Instead of making the protection of minorities' protection a priority, Yunus has presided over the state patronage of extremists, which has included acts like the release of jihadist leaders from jail. Most lynching victims were from Hasina's party Of those lynched, around 70 per cent of victims were from Hasina's BAL, local human rights bodies have said. These victims have largely been from Hindu and Ahmadiya Muslim communities, which have been a favourite target of Islamists in the country. Even though agitating groups said they were fighting for democracy, they have propped an unelected regime of Yunus with little accountability. The regime has not yet announced a date for elections and continues to run the country without any mandate from the people. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Moreover, in yet another case of democratic backsliding, Yunus has banned BAL and has presided over a campaign to remove BAL, BAL's leader Sheikh Mujibur Rehman —the father of the nation— from public consciousness.
Indian Express
2 hours ago
- Indian Express
Powai businessman duped of Rs 30 lakh in betel nut trade ‘scam'; police launch search for suspects
A Powai-based businessman was allegedly duped of Rs 30 lakh by three men who promised to supply betel nuts to him at a price lower than the market rate, assuring huge profits. The Powai police said they have launched a manhunt for three men, identified as R Gupta, Manoj Patel, and Mahendra Shah alias Ramji Samaliya, after a First Information Report (FIR) was filed Monday. 'We have registered the case and are actively searching for the accused,' said Senior Inspector Madhukar Sanap of Airport Police Station. According to the police, the complainant, Prakash Shukla, 49, was introduced to one Ramkishan Pandey, a resident of Thane, by a relative. Pandey, in turn, introduced him to Gupta, who claimed to be an exporter of betel nuts. Gupta was accompanied by two associates, Patel and Samaliya, who were presented as fellow exporters from Gujarat. 'Gupta resides in Navi Mumbai, while Patel and Samaliya are based in Gujarat and frequently travel to Mumbai for business,' said a police officer. The police said Shukla's relative allegedly vouched for the three men's credibility, convincing him that the transaction would be highly profitable. Following several phone conversations, a meeting was scheduled on December 26 at a five-star hotel in Vile Parle to create an illusion of credibility, said the police. During the meeting, the suspects offered to sell 26 tons of betel nut at Rs 250 per kilogram, worth Rs 1.30 crore. They demanded an advance of Rs 30 lakh in cash, assuring that the remaining amount could be paid via cheque or RTGS after delivery. Shukla was not carrying cash at the time, so he arranged the payment within a few hours, and handed over Rs 30 lakh to the suspects later that evening. Encouraged by the deal, the police said, Shukla contacted a relative in Delhi who also showed interest in purchasing 60 tons of betel nuts. However, when Shukla followed up with the suspects regarding the delivery, they initially assured that the consignment would be delivered by December 31. Subsequently, the suspects stopped answering calls — their phone numbers were first found switched off and later out of service, according to the complaint. Shukla approached the Airport Police Station after he realised he had been duped, and submitted a written complaint. The police verified the facts and registered a case against Gupta and two others under sections 316(2) (criminal breach of trust), 318(4) (cheating and dishonestly inducing the delivery of property), and 3(5) (common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
India.com
3 hours ago
- India.com
Sisters Final Words Of Anguish: Cant Tie Rakhi This Year—Newlywed Lecturer Dies By Suicide, Blames Husband
A shocking incident unfolded after a 24-year-old woman died by suicide in Andhra Pradesh's Krishna district and left a note behind addressed to her brother. A few days after Raksha Bandhan, a sister wrote an emotional note to her brother, saying, "Be careful, little brother. This time, I may not be able to tie Rakhi on you". As per NDTV reports, A woman in her mid-20s, identified as Srividya and working as a college lecturer, died by suicide just six months after marrying Rambabu, a village surveyor. In her note, she described the harassment that began barely a month into their marriage. According to the note, Srividya endured a disturbing pattern of domestic abuse at the hands of Rambabu. He would allegedly return home intoxicated, subjecting her to physical violence and verbal abuse. The abuse included humiliating her in front of others, using derogatory language and inflicting severe physical harm. The situation became so dire that Srividya felt compelled to take extreme action. Authorities have been informed, and an investigation into her death is currently underway. (Discussions on suicides can be triggering for some. But suicides are preventable. If you are looking for help, some suicide prevention helpline numbers in India are 011-40769002 from Sanjivini (Delhi-based, 10 am - 5.30 pm) and 044-24640050 from Sneha Foundation (Chennai-based, 8 am - 10 pm), +91 9999666555 from Vandrevala Foundation (Mumbai-based, 24x7).
