Bangladesh is witnessing unrest forward of the February 2026 normal elections following the lynching of Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh and the loss of life of Inqilab Moncho convenor Sharif Osman Hadi.
Dipu Chandra Das’s Demise
Congress staff staged a protest towards the atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh in entrance of the Bangladesh Excessive Fee in Kolkata on Monday.
The protests got here within the backdrop of a mob lynching of the Hindu youth, Dipu Chandra Das, a employee in a garment manufacturing facility, in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district.
In line with stories cited by ANI, Dipu Das, who was overwhelmed to loss of life by a mob over alleged blasphemy prices, had his physique hanged and set on fireplace on December 18.
India-Bangladesh Visa Operations
Bangladesh’s visa operations in Delhi and Siliguri have been briefly suspended following latest incidents, a international ministry official advised ANI on Monday.
The Bangladesh Excessive Fee in New Delhi, in a discover, additionally mentioned that each one consular and visa companies have been briefly suspended.
The suspension follows stories of unrest and safety issues close to the diplomatic mission final week.
In the meantime, the Indian Visa Software Centre (IVAC) in Chittagong introduced the instant suspension of all visa operations, efficient Sunday, following a safety incident on the Assistant Excessive Fee of India (AHCI) within the port metropolis.
Bangladesh Agitation
ANI reported, citing Day by day Star, that Inqilab Moncho, one of many distinguished platforms that rose throughout the ‘July Rebellion’ in Bangladesh, on Monday warned of launching a mass motion to oust the present interim authorities of the nation if justice just isn’t delivered within the killing of its convenor.
The warning was issued by Abdullah Al Jaber, the organisation’s member secretary, throughout an emergency press convention at Shaheed Hadi Chattar earlier right this moment.
This comes after Inquilab Moncho convenor Sharif Osman Hadi was shot in Dhaka’s Bijoynagar space.
He was shot at shut vary on December 12 whereas travelling in a rickshaw. On December 15, he was airlifted to Singapore by air ambulance for superior therapy, however later succumbed to his accidents on December 18.
Chief Adviser of the interim Authorities of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, introduced a nationwide day of mourning on December 20.
Hadi was additionally being thought-about as a possible Dhaka-8 candidate for the February 2026 nationwide election.
Bangladesh’s Regulation Adviser Asif Nazrul on Monday mentioned the homicide case of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Moncho, shall be taken up by the Speedy Trial Tribunal to make sure well timed justice, in accordance with the Day by day Star.
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Bangladesh Common Elections 2026
Chief Adviser of the federal government of Bangladesh, Professor Muhammad Yunus, on Monday reaffirmed his dedication to holding the nation’s normal elections on February 12, stressing that the Interim authorities is absolutely ready to make sure a free, honest, and peaceable vote.
“The nation is eagerly ready to train their voting rights, which have been stolen by the autocratic regime,” in accordance with IANS, Professor Yunus mentioned throughout a phone dialog with Sergio Gor, the US Particular Envoy for South and Central Asia, at round 7:30 pm Dhaka time.
(with businesses’ inputs)