Dhaka, October 3 (Daily Kiran) : In Dhaka, Bangladesh, a troubling increase in mob attacks and vandalism has been reported, raising concerns about public safety. Whether day or night, individuals are becoming targets, and various justifications for the violence are emerging in its aftermath.
A recent report highlights the destruction of hundreds of Sufi shrines and a recent incident involving vandalism at the studio of a well-known content creator. This chaos reflects a disturbing trend of social decay.
According to the Bangladeshi newspaper Prothom Alo, the dream of a prosperous Bangladesh is not new. This aspiration extends beyond mere speeches or literature. Many have sacrificed their lives for this dream, prioritizing the nation’s welfare over personal ambitions. However, this vision has repeatedly remained unfulfilled.
The New Age newspaper noted that river police have recovered over 900 bodies from waterways in the last 20 months, with a significant number found in the rivers around Dhaka.
Additionally, the Bengali-language paper Bhorer Kagoj reported that police stations in the capital logged 723 cases of extortion in the first eight months of this year. Investigations revealed that 85 percent of these complaints were valid. The report indicates that only a fraction of actual crimes in Bangladesh comes to the police’s attention, as victims often refrain from filing complaints to avoid further complications. This raises concerns about the extent of unreported crime, especially in rural areas.
The report suggests that no political system will endure after 2024 unless it addresses the public’s desire for justice, ensures equitable distribution of resources, and implements reforms in laws and administration. However, it argues that the current political climate is resistant to such changes.
Moreover, the report points out the shortcomings in laws aimed at preventing enforced disappearances, the Human Rights Commission, and the ambiguous provisions in cyber laws.
Earlier this week, the Awami League accused the ruling BNP government of failing to maintain law and order, citing alarming incidents of murder, rape, mob killings, and enforced disappearances. They criticized Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed for prioritizing political vendettas over public safety, claiming that despite the deteriorating situation, the government is more focused on eliminating the Awami League than on ensuring citizens’ security.
The party stated, “Maintaining law and order is the responsibility of the Home Ministry. When a minister fails to fulfill this duty and instead offers rewards for political arrests, it becomes clear that this government prioritizes political revenge over the safety of its people.”
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