BNP describes mob violence in Bangladesh as growing threat, urges government to respond immediately
The issue of mob violence is emerging rapidly amid political turmoil in Bangladesh. According to Alamgir, things like controlling women are part of the thinking that pushes society backward, and are contrary to a liberal democratic system.
International news: The issue of mob violence is emerging rapidly amid political turmoil in Bangladesh. The opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said on Saturday that the trend could prove very dangerous for the country's social fabric and democratic environment. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said in an interview that intolerant forces have started raising their heads since the change of power last year.
He alleged that some extremist groups are openly saying that those who oppose Sharia law will not be tolerated. According to Alamgir, things like controlling women are part of the thinking that pushes society backward, and they are contrary to a liberal democratic system.
The situation changed after the change of power
After the political reshuffle on 5 August 2024, the picture of Bangladesh changed. The interim government led by Nobel laureate economist Muhammad Yunus banned the activities of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League as soon as it took power. After this, the BNP emerged as the largest political party. But during this period, radical ideas also gained momentum, deepening the sense of insecurity among ordinary citizens.
Fear of threat to democracy
Alamgir said that liberal politics is being pushed back in the country through a planned strategy and radical ideology is being strengthened in its place. He warned that if this trend is not stopped in time, it will have a profound impact on the democratic structure. According to him, mob violence is not just a law and order issue, but it is a serious threat to political stability and social balance.
Bangladesh Faces Rising Mob Violence
A survey conducted by the BAC Institute has revealed that nearly 80 percent of citizens are concerned about the increasing incidents of mob violence. This figure shows that the general public is also considering the problem as serious and is hoping to get rid of it. This warning from the BNP shows that the path to democracy in Bangladesh is not an easy one. Violence, extremism and political instability have brought the country to a difficult juncture. Now all eyes are on the interim government to see if it can find a way out of these circumstances or not.
