In Bangladesh, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s party Awami League was once again targeted. The houses of former Mayor Anwarujman Chaudhary and former MP Shafiul Alam Chaudhary Nadel were allegedly attacked and vandalized by the mob under the banner of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) student team.
According to a report by the local media outlet ‘UNB’, Syed Anisur Rahman, officer in charge of Silhat Airport Police Station, said that a fiery group of students and common people attacked Nadel’s residence, causing damage.
Local eyewitnesses said on Wednesday, riding on 70-80 bikes, a group of members of the student team arrived at Nadel’s residence located in the Housing Estate area of ​​Silhat city as a procession. He entered the house and damaged the CCTV cameras and laptops.
In another incident, the house of Anwaruzam Chaudhary was attacked in the Pathtlala area of ​​Silhat. The attackers broke furniture and other household items.
What did Harunur Rashid of Jalalabad police station say
Harunur Rashid, in -charge of Jalalabad police station, said, “The police took action on receiving the report. We came to know that angry students and common people attacked.”
According to the report of the local media outlet ‘BDDIGEST’, the mob also stole valuables from the house. No relative of Anwarujman was at home at the time of the incident; Two caretaker were taking care of the house and the attackers allegedly abused him.
Political violence continues in the country since the fall of Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladesh last year. At the same time, the interim government under the leadership of Mohammad Yunus has failed to stop violent incidents.
The bodies of at least 20 leaders of Awami League and their family members recovered
Many Awami League leaders were attacked and murdered after Sheikh Hasina withdrew from power. According to the report of Bangladesh’s leading daily ‘The Dhaka Tribune’, the bodies of at least 20 leaders of the Awami League and their family members were recovered in August 2024.
In recent times, many leaders and supporters of Awami League have faced serious attacks and mob violence.