Yunus government failed: 5 thousand people killed due to violence in Bangladesh in 15 months… riots and disturbances are continuously increasing.

Dhaka. Once again the atmosphere of violence and anarchy is deepening in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka. The impact of Mohammad Yunus’s policies and administrative weaknesses is now clearly visible on the ground. Incidents of riots, murders and firing are becoming common in many parts of the country including the capital Dhaka. The situation has become more tense after the death of Usman Hadi in Dhanmondi-32 area. This is the same area which is known for being the ancestral home of the country’s founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. A large number of people took to the streets on Thursday night, due to which the atmosphere further flared up. Nearly 5,000 murder cases have been registered in the last 15 months, while the actual number is believed to be much higher. The situation is having the biggest impact on minority communities like Hindus and Christians, who are constantly the target of fundamentalists.

At present, a large part of the country seems to be under the control of fundamentalist groups and organized criminal networks. The abundance of illegal weapons is such that criminals are opening fire openly. The grip of the police and administration on law and order seems to be loosening. All this is happening at a time when it has been announced to hold national level elections in February 2026. But even before the elections, clouds of danger have started looming over the democratic process.

According to security experts, the weapons looted from many police stations in August 2024 are still with the criminals. Apart from this, the supply of weapons continues through illegal smuggling from the border areas, due to which violence is increasing further. Several sensational incidents in recent months have highlighted the seriousness of the situation. The murder of a businessman in Old Dhaka, the shooting of a spokesperson of a political forum in the capital, the death of a leader in broad daylight in Pabna and indiscriminate firing at a businessman’s house in Chittagong have spread panic among the common people. The situation has become such that some candidates have refused to contest the elections citing threat to their lives.

The government and security agencies are continuously claiming that the situation is under control and operations are being conducted against illegal weapons. Large-scale arrests and seizures are also being seen, but former officials and analysts believe that these efforts are inadequate. The criminals still have a huge amount of weapons, which can be used for large-scale violence during the elections.

Even though Mohammad Yunus’s image at the international level may have been that of a liberal and progressive leader, the situation within the country seems to be going out of his control. Increasing violence, weak law and order and influence of fundamentalists are raising the question whether Bangladesh will be able to conduct the upcoming elections peacefully or whether this crisis will prove to be even more dangerous for the future of democracy. At present, the entire country seems to be standing under the shadow of fear and uncertainty.