Bangladesh Socio-Political Crisis 2024 and onwards

[LeonBlack08]

Seriously, mate? I got flagged for stating a cold, hard fact about the rise of extremism in Bangladesh? Wow. Rise of extremism in BD is not a propaganda, all the renowned newspapers in Bangladesh including world renowned Newyork times opines the same.

U can divert that coordinated attack on KFC, BATA, Dominos stores by the extremists across the country as actions by the fringe groups trying to steal goods from the store. But, it won't change the fact that Hundreds of radicals stormed those places and destroyed everything in the most barbaric, calculated way.

It was nothing short of a complete failure by both the police and the army. These weren’t remote locations, they were well known, developed areas in major cities. Yet the extremists had hours to do whatever they wanted, and hardly any law enforcement showed up during the chaos. That’s utter incompetence as we not only have police but we also have armies on the ground with magistracy power.

https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/...s-pizza-bata-stores-vandalised-sylhet-1109951

And let’s not pretend this was an isolated incident. It has almost become a norm. Just a day before Pahela Baishakh, these extremists vandalized the stage at DC Hill near the Buddhist temple which was set up for the Bengali New Year celebration forcing the entire Boishakhi program to be cancelled. That’s a direct assault on our culture and traditions

https://en.bddigest.com/extremists-...hakhi-stage-vandalized-celebration-cancelled/

Furthermore, Just a week before Pahela Baishakh an Ahmadiyya prayer centre got vandalised during pro Palestine rally in Rajbari.

https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/fa9f7e213b54

Just a week before that, a Hindu man's house vandalized in Tangail over Facebook comment.

https://www.thedailystar.net/news/b...dalised-tangail-over-facebook-comment-3860936

The situation is so grave that another wing of this so called students voiced their deep concern about the rise in extremist activities, and religious fanaticism across the country as they feel that it might threaten the sovereignty of the country.

https://www.daily-sun.com/post/795045

Remember, these incidents all happened in the past couple of weeks. I won’t even bother mentioning the way extremists demolished dhanmondi 32, vandalized liberation war museum, organized multiple rallies waving ISIS flags and spread dogmatism across the country since these news r a few months old.

If all these things fail to convince u that radicals have been running rampant on the streets of Bangladesh and inflicting terror, I don't know what will.

@BananaRepublic @SoulSpokesman

I will respond to you in more detail after work. I will move this discussion to a different thread as well since we will be derailing this thread.

But for now - you need to learn to differentiate between ISIS flag and Shahadah flag which has been in use by Islamic empires stretching back all the way to the Rashidun Caliphate and successive Islamic Caliphates had different variations of Shahadah flag. Shahadah flag contains the Islamic declaration of faith.

Your ignorance regarding Islam and geopolitics doesn't equate to the country running rampant with terrorists. Stop propagating Islamophobic propaganda. Any flag with Arabic inscription does not automatically become a terrorist organization's flag. That is exactly the narrative of Islamophobic Indian and Western media outlets. I know Indian media made a big news of this, which isn't surprising given the low quality of journalism and Islamophobic Sanghis dominate the Indian media. These cheap Islamophobic propaganda will absolutely not be tolerated.

Flag of Rashidun Caliphate - this and its variant in white and black is what the people have been marching with.




This here below is ISIS flag which has its own design and the Arabic inscription is also completely different than Shahadah. The ISIS flag quotes a line from the Kalima or "there is no god but Allah". Please show photo or video evidence that this particular flag was used by Bangladeshi people while Hasina's house was demolished.

 

[LeonBlack08]

Seriously, mate? I got flagged for stating a cold, hard fact about the rise of extremism in Bangladesh? Wow. Rise of extremism in BD is not a propaganda, all the renowned newspapers in Bangladesh including world renowned Newyork times opines the same.

U can divert that coordinated attack on KFC, BATA, Dominos stores by the extremists across the country as actions by the fringe groups trying to steal goods from the store. But, it won't change the fact that Hundreds of radicals stormed those places and destroyed everything in the most barbaric, calculated way.

It was nothing short of a complete failure by both the police and the army. These weren’t remote locations, they were well known, developed areas in major cities. Yet the extremists had hours to do whatever they wanted, and hardly any law enforcement showed up during the chaos. That’s utter incompetence as we not only have police but we also have armies on the ground with magistracy power.

https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/...s-pizza-bata-stores-vandalised-sylhet-1109951

And let’s not pretend this was an isolated incident. It has almost become a norm. Just a day before Pahela Baishakh, these extremists vandalized the stage at DC Hill near the Buddhist temple which was set up for the Bengali New Year celebration forcing the entire Boishakhi program to be cancelled. That’s a direct assault on our culture and traditions

https://en.bddigest.com/extremists-...hakhi-stage-vandalized-celebration-cancelled/

Furthermore, Just a week before Pahela Baishakh an Ahmadiyya prayer centre got vandalised during pro Palestine rally in Rajbari.

https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/fa9f7e213b54

Just a week before that, a Hindu man's house vandalized in Tangail over Facebook comment.

https://www.thedailystar.net/news/b...dalised-tangail-over-facebook-comment-3860936

The situation is so grave that another wing of this so called students voiced their deep concern about the rise in extremist activities, and religious fanaticism across the country as they feel that it might threaten the sovereignty of the country.

https://www.daily-sun.com/post/795045

Remember, these incidents all happened in the past couple of weeks. I won’t even bother mentioning the way extremists demolished dhanmondi 32, vandalized liberation war museum, organized multiple rallies waving ISIS flags and spread dogmatism across the country since these news r a few months old.

If all these things fail to convince u that radicals have been running rampant on the streets of Bangladesh and inflicting terror, I don't know what will.

@BananaRepublic @SoulSpokesman

Just because New York Times opined on something, doesn't make it a fact. The Western media now claims the Keffiyeh scarf which is associated with Palestinians' struggle for freedom, is a sign of terrorism. Should we take that as the truth as well? We need to get out of this white worshipping mentality. Not everything the West does is the right way.

Even if for the sake of argument, if we agree that there is a rise in extremism in Bangladesh - then Hasina regime is still to be blamed for that. The pictures I posted were from the July Revolution and these are all school kids. Not freed extremists from jails.

Extremism doesn't spread overnight. You can't turn it on and off at your wish. It happens over a long period of time, and is usually a direct response to subjugation or injustice to undermine a particular group in the society. Hasina is definitely to be blamed for unjustly locking up people in secret prisons and extrajudicially killing practicing Muslims.

In my opinion - kids parading with Shahadah flag has more to do with global geopolitical situation i.e. Palestine, Yemen etc and the general rise in awareness to practice Islam per the tradition of the prophet, as opposed to the subcontinental practices, due to availability of internet. People no longer listen to illiterate local mullahs but listen to knowledgeable Islamic scholars. As a result many cultural practices which Bangladeshi Muslims used to do before are now slowly being erased from the society. For example - touching the feet of elderly people as a sign of respect - this is a subcontinental cultural practice but not an Islamic one. But this is something that is directly in conflict with Islam. This used to be very common practice before, but more and more people have moved away from this cultural practice in recent years.

Same for Mazars. Direct conflict with Islamic fundamental beliefs. I will not go into detail into it because we will be delving into religious discussions. You are free to search the explanation online.

Muslims are in a crisis and they are trying to find their identity to go back to the glory days by becoming more attached to the religion. They see the resolve of the Palestinians and are inspired. This is not just happening in Bangladesh but across the Muslim world except the Gulf perhaps.

This Shahadah flag hoisting has nothing to do with extremism.

As for majaar or shrine vandalism - most shrines in Bangladesh are fake and set up by criminal gangs to generate money by selling drugs and all sorts of illegal activities like gambling and prostitution even. These are not religious places. There havs been multiple reports in mainstream media about the Majaar business set up by criminals. So if those fake shrines which are hub for criminal activities, what problem do you have if they are torn down by the locals?

As for attacks on Hindus and temples - many of the houses were burnt because of political connections of the individuals rather than religion. This was acknowledged by Hindu leaders too. We also know how BAL is master at false flag ops. We have also seen an Hindu individual getting caught trying to set fire to his local temple. We have seen Madrassah students guarding temples.

When you take all these factors into consideration - it is not really difficult to understand why it is to BALs advantage to paint Bangladesh as a hub of extremism so they can get reinstated to power by US and West. This has been the line taken by BAL cyber trolls right from the get go, and you are doing the exact same.

PS: I didn't delete your previous post, making you aware in case you wanted to complain about it.

 

[Fallstuff]

Just because New York Times opined on something, doesn't make it a fact. The Western media now claims the Keffiyeh scarf which is associated with Palestinians' struggle for freedom, is a sign of terrorism. Should we take that as the truth as well? We need to get out of this white worshipping mentality. Not everything the West does is the right way.

Even if for the sake of argument, if we agree that there is a rise in extremism in Bangladesh - then Hasina regime is still to be blamed for that. The pictures I posted were from the July Revolution and these are all school kids. Not freed extremists from jails.

Extremism doesn't spread overnight. You can't turn it on and off at your wish. It happens over a long period of time, and is usually a direct response to subjugation or injustice to undermine a particular group in the society. Hasina is definitely to be blamed for unjustly locking up people in secret prisons and extrajudicially killing practicing Muslims.

In my opinion - kids parading with Shahadah flag has more to do with global geopolitical situation i.e. Palestine, Yemen etc and the general rise in awareness to practice Islam per the tradition of the prophet, as opposed to the subcontinental practices, due to availability of internet. People no longer listen to illiterate local mullahs but listen to knowledgeable Islamic scholars. As a result many cultural practices which Bangladeshi Muslims used to do before are now slowly being erased from the society. For example - touching the feet of elderly people as a sign of respect - this is a subcontinental cultural practice but not an Islamic one. But this is something that is directly in conflict with Islam. This used to be very common practice before, but more and more people have moved away from this cultural practice in recent years.

Same for Mazars. Direct conflict with Islamic fundamental beliefs. I will not go into detail into it because we will be delving into religious discussions. You are free to search the explanation online.

Muslims are in a crisis and they are trying to find their identity to go back to the glory days by becoming more attached to the religion. They see the resolve of the Palestinians and are inspired. This is not just happening in Bangladesh but across the Muslim world except the Gulf perhaps.

This Shahadah flag hoisting has nothing to do with extremism.

As for majaar or shrine vandalism - most shrines in Bangladesh are fake and set up by criminal gangs to generate money by selling drugs and all sorts of illegal activities like gambling and prostitution even. These are not religious places. There havs been multiple reports in mainstream media about the Majaar business set up by criminals. So if those fake shrines which are hub for criminal activities, what problem do you have if they are torn down by the locals?

As for attacks on Hindus and temples - many of the houses were burnt because of political connections of the individuals rather than religion. This was acknowledged by Hindu leaders too. We also know how BAL is master at false flag ops. We have also seen an Hindu individual getting caught trying to set fire to his local temple. We have seen Madrassah students guarding temples.

When you take all these factors into consideration - it is not really difficult to understand why it is to BALs advantage to paint Bangladesh as a hub of extremism so they can get reinstated to power by US and West. This has been the line taken by BAL cyber trolls right from the get go, and you are doing the exact same.

PS: I didn't delete your previous post, making you aware in case you wanted to complain about it.

The writer of this article is the Delhi bureau chief for New York Times. He is from Afghanistan.
I doubt he’ll pass an opportunity to make a few bucks or score a favor with Modi.

 

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[PakAl]

It’s absolutely disgraceful what these Islamists are doing.

Destroying Mazars is terrorism 101.

Tough actions needs to be taken against these terrorists!

In Bangladesh and all muslim world we have Muslims who come in to politics, establish political parties, establish religious political parties, talk about Islam, politics, economy etc but they don't use Islam as a political weapon, or use islam as a propaganda tool, then on the other hand we have people who call themselves as islamist and use islam as a political weapon, they lie in the name of Islam to win political sympathy, they use big Islamic slogans to win votes but deep down have secret agendas, they will seem to be pro islam but behind the scenes are anti islam and peace.

These people who attack Mazars, graves, dargas belong to these same terorrist people, they talk about Islam but have hidden agendas to destroy all Islamic history, books, literature and create a new version of islam with new history, all in compatible with modern western civilisation. They will not change themselves and reject this dunya but will change islam to suit their lifestyle.

 

[Strider]

Yunus opens month-long program on July Uprising

'We want to consolidate the unity again...hard time ahead but there is an immense potential as well'

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus inaugurated a month-long program to commemorate the July Uprising at his office in Dhaka on Tuesday.

"We will observe this (July Uprising) every year so that we can resist autocracy soon after we see any sign of it," he said while opening the program around 11am.

"We want to consolidate the unity again...hard time ahead but there is an immense potential as well," Prof Yunus said.

He urged the countrymen to observe the July Uprising as a month of renaissance and unity.

Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki and Education Adviser CR Abrar also spoke on the occasion.

The details of this special month-long program were announced on June 24, in a statement issued by the Chief Adviser's Press Wing.

The program details are given below:

July 1​

Special prayers and services will be held in all religious establishments—including mosques, temples, pagodas, and churches—in remembrance of the martyrs.


A commemorative “July Calendar” will be distributed.

A nationwide signature campaign will be launched demanding justice for the perpetrators of the July uprising, running until August 1.

The National University will introduce a scholarship in memory of the July martyrs.

July 5 – Poster campaign​

A nationwide poster campaign will commence, highlighting various instances of oppression and injustice under the former illegitimate Awami regime.

July 7 – Launch of website​

The official website "julyforever.org" will go live.

July 14 – 'Mora jhonjhar moto uddam'​

On July 14, a video will be released featuring a testimony from a martyr's family; the series will continue through July 36 (August 5).

July memorials will be established in every district.

Videos commemorating July will be screened across 64 districts and all universities.

TSC will host documentary screenings, projection mapping shows and musical performances dedicated to July.

A drone show will also be organized.

July 15 – 'Ami chitkar kore kadite chahiya'​

Video shares, recollections of the uprising, documentary screenings and musical performances.

LED wall installation at Dhaka University and projection mapping.

Documentaries will be screened at various universities.

July 16 – 'Kotha ko'​

A video will be shared alongside Virtual Reality (VR) shows in three divisional cities, organized by the Shilpakala Academy.

Memorial for martyr Abu Sayed at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur.

July songs and drone shows in Chittagong and other locations.

July 17 – 'Shikol pora cchol'​

A commemorative video will be shared, accompanied by symbolic coffin marches.

Commemorative events at public universities.

Teachers from public and private universities will share personal accounts from July 17.

Documentaries will be screened for educators.

July 18 – 'Let the Voice Rise'​

A video will be shared alongside a symbolic one-minute internet blackout, performances of July songs, documentary screenings and drone shows.

Commemorative events at private universities in Dhaka.

Trashion shows and a marathon will also be held.

July 19 – 'Koto biplobi bondhur rokte ranga'​

A video will be shared along with the first remembrance rallies held in Narsingdi and Savar.

July documentaries will be screened at key locations nationwide.

July 20 – 'Desh ta tomar bap er naki'​

The program includes a video presentation and documentary screenings on the July uprising across major areas in Dhaka and beyond,

Second remembrance rally at Bosila and Mirpur-10.

July 21 – 'Rokto gorom matha thanda'​

A video will be shared along with documentary screenings at prominent locations.

Events across madrasas initiated by the Madrasa Education Board.

Third remembrance rally at Jatrabari.

July 22 – 'Avash'​

A video will be shared alongside the inauguration of the “Odommo-24” memorial at Jahangirnagar University.

Poetry recitations themed on July at the Raju Memorial Sculpture.

July 23 – 'Karar oi louho kopat'​

A video will be shared as part of programs that include expatriate workers.

Global solidarity events, both online and offline, recognizing international social media influencers who supported the movement.

Embassies will showcase selected July photos and documentaries.

Graffiti drawing campaigns and exhibitions will be held.

July 24 – 'Ki koreche tomar baba'​

The event includes a video presentation and countrywide memorial activities honoring child martyrs.

Graffiti and drawing competitions in secondary and higher secondary schools.

A memorial event for child martyr Riya Gop in Narayanganj.

Display of July documentaries and music.

An iconic sculpture will be erected at the Shishu Academy.

A graphic novel for children about the July movement will be published.

July 25 – 'Cholo vule jai'​

The program features a video presentation and “Revolution on Stage” showcasing theatrical performances across the country in dedicated small venues.

July 26 – 'July student unity , July’s Song: Polashir Prantor'​

Video share. Student organizations will gather at Suhrawardy Udyan for a large-scale event. A documentary on the role of madrasas will be screened. A rap music concert and a book fair featuring publications on July will be held at Bangla Academy.

July 27 – 'Bivinno jatigoshthir gaan'​

Video content will accompany scholarly discussions involving representatives from multiple ethnic communities.

Documentaries on cultural paradigm shifts and a visual production on Buddha Purnima.

July 28 – 'Chikitsha nei, lash nei: Cholo vule jai'​

The day’s program begins with a video share and an inaugural message from the chief adviser.

Programs featuring experiences of healthcare workers from July.

Launch of “Monsoon Archive.” Screening of the documentary "Chikitsha nei, lash nei".

Blood donation drives and medical camps nationwide.

July 29 – 'Bangla Maa'​

A video will be shared alongside intellectual panel discussions on the July uprising and its cultural significance.

Rally with workers in Gazipur or Savar.

July 30 – Bloody date: Chol, chol, chol​

Video sharing with online commemorations of July.

Discussions with journalists who played a role in anti-fascist movements.

Continued panel discussions on July and culture.

July 31 – 'Kandari Hushiar'​

Video sharing with commemorative events at all colleges marking the anniversary of the July uprising.

July 32 (August 1) – 'Gonojowar'​

A video will be shared along with screenings of July documentaries across all 64 districts.

Selected documentaries will be showcased at all Bangladeshi embassies.

Launch of "July through the Photographer’s Lens" Coffee Table Book Porkashona.

Conclusion of the nationwide signature campaign demanding justice for the July killings.

July 33 (August 2) – 'Ami Banglay gaan gai'​

Video sharing along with events across all districts featuring programs titled '"July er Maa-yera" projection mapping performances.

July 34 (August 3) – 'Dono dhanne pushpe vora'​

Video sharing with procession from Shahbagh to the Central Shaheed Minar.

Rickshaw rally featuring July-themed graffiti.

Screening of documentaries in all 64 districts.

July 35 (August 4) – 'Muktir mondir shopan tole'​

The event features a video presentation and a nationwide assembly of individuals who contributed to the July uprising.

Exhibitions of July-themed cartoons.

"Spotlight on July Heroes" documentaries will be screened in all districts.

July 36 (August 5) – 'Shono Mohajon'​

A video will be shared alongside floral tributes at memorials across all districts.

The chief adviser will meet with families of martyrs.

Nationwide prayers, a victory rally to Manik Mia Avenue, air shows, musical performances and screenings of "36 Days of July" and other documentaries.

The day will conclude with drone shows and rap battles.

Source: https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangla...a-opens-month-long-programme-on-july-uprising

 

[AbuShalehRumi]

Jatrabari: Evidence of a Massacre orchestrated by awami league.
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[Al-Zakir]

Finally this Haramzady Haramkhor compreneded. He must be hang in public. He single handedly destroyed democratic system in Bd and pave the way for Hasina to become the worst dictator in Bd history.

 

[LeonBlack08]

So much drama going on.

@MNZGamerX @Afif
@Destranator @AbuShalehRumi @oblivion
@Al-Zakir @Bengal71 @Strider @XYZ123

Earlier he posted this in response to Nahid and NCP wanting to disassociate and discredit the contribution of Shibir leaders like Shadik Kayum. Even though Saer had openly vouched for BNP, he is giving credit where it's due.

A clear division forming between the three parties - BNP, Jamaat and NCP. Looks like there won't be any alliance in the next election.

 

[Bengal71]

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So much drama going on.

@MNZGamerX @Afif
@Destranator @AbuShalehRumi @oblivion
@Al-Zakir @Bengal71 @Strider @XYZ123

Earlier he posted this in response to Nahid and NCP wanting to disassociate and discredit the contribution of Shibir leaders like Shadik Kayum. Even though Saer had openly vouched for BNP, he is giving credit where it's due.

A clear division forming between the three parties - BNP, Jamaat and NCP. Looks like there won't be any alliance in the next election.

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We are the most unruly and indisciplined nation on earth. We don't have the ability to rule ourselves, colonialists were better for us. Bring in the British again.

 

[MNZGamerX]

Earlier he posted this in response to Nahid and NCP wanting to disassociate and discredit the contribution of Shibir leaders like Shadik Kayum. Even though Saer had openly vouched for BNP, he is giving credit where it's due.

A clear division forming between the three parties - BNP, Jamaat and NCP. Looks like there won't be any alliance in the next election.

It is speculated that Nahid Islam raised these controversies to distract from the serial disclosures of Interim Government and NCP involvement in massive corruption and extortion and the involvement of his and Asif Mahmud's father. The performance of the IG and NCP has been an absolute disgrace and I predicted this would happen several months ago especially with the involvement of the Choton gang in this whole set up. The Advisors, officials and NCP leadership think they are immune and unaccountable because they are protected by a particular embassy and foreign agency and so they can do whatever they want. The public is now totally fed up with the situation and so Nahid Islam raised these controversies to distract public attention but it isn't working.

 

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So much drama going on.

@MNZGamerX @Afif
@Destranator @AbuShalehRumi @oblivion
@Al-Zakir @Bengal71 @Strider @XYZ123

Earlier he posted this in response to Nahid and NCP wanting to disassociate and discredit the contribution of Shibir leaders like Shadik Kayum. Even though Saer had openly vouched for BNP, he is giving credit where it's due.

A clear division forming between the three parties - BNP, Jamaat and NCP. Looks like there won't be any alliance in the next election.

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I do think an alliance between Jamaat and NCP is possible. Some recent polling has shown that a combined Jamaat plus NCP alliance, perhaps along with some smaller parties, will be able to overtake BNP.
I take everything Saer says with a grain of salt. He has done some very suspicious things recently, and now I seriously dislike him.

 

[ghazi52]

Bangladesh to unveil democratic overhauls on revolution anniversary​

AFP
August 2, 2025



Activists of the Anti-Discriminatory Student Movement gather at the University of Dhaka’s Teacher Student Centre, demanding the capital punishment for Bangladeshi former prime minister Sheikh Hasina for the deaths of students during anti-quota protests, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 13, 2024. — Reuters/File

Bangladesh’s interim government said on Saturday it will release its slate of democratic overhauls on August 5, the one-year anniversary of the overthrow of the previous autocratic administration.

The South Asian nation of around 170 million people has been in political turmoil since a student-led revolt ousted then-prime minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5, 2024, ending her 15-year rule.

Muhammad Yunus, the 85-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner who is leading the caretaker government as its chief adviser until elections are held, has said he inherited a “completely broken down” system of public administration.

Yunus previously pledged to unveil a “big package” to overhaul democratic institutions.

But efforts to reach agreements have made slow progress as political parties jostle for power ahead of elections, slated for early 2026.

Yunus’s government has warned that political power struggles risk jeopardising the gains that have been made.

On July 29, Yunus said he was working to “build a broad national consensus around a renewed political system — one that delivers inclusive, participatory, and credible elections”.

Yunus’s office said on Saturday that the “July Proclamation” would be “presented to the nation … in the presence of all political parties involved in the mass uprising”.

Hasina’s rule saw widespread human rights abuses, including the mass detention and extrajudicial killings of her political opponents.

Her government was also accused of politicising courts and the civil service, staging lopsided elections and dismantling democratic checks on its power.

Hasina, 77, fled to India, where she has defied court orders to attend her ongoing trial on charges amounting to crimes against humanity.

Protests began on July 1, 2024, with university students calling for reforms to a quota system for public sector jobs.

They culminated on August 5, 2024, when thousands of protesters stormed Hasina’s palace as she escaped by helicopter.

 

[El Sidd]

Jaisankar announced formation of Sultanate of Bengal today in the Indian parliament.