Dhaka, Sep 26: Bangladesh’s Awami League has accused the Muhammad Yunus-led interim administration of transforming what was meant to be a temporary government into a regime marked by repression, fear, and betrayal of the people.
In a strongly worded statement, the party alleged that the government has unleashed a systematic campaign of political persecution, mass arrests, and human rights abuses. It claimed that justice has become a privilege for the few, while intimidation and violence have become routine.
The Awami League said political harassment has reached alarming levels, with over 1,800 of its leaders and activists arrested in just 24 hours last week. Most of these arrests, it alleged, were not linked to genuine legal violations but were aimed at silencing opposition voices and destabilizing the party.
The party also highlighted rising atrocities against minorities, particularly the Hindu community. Temples were reportedly vandalized in Gazipur, idols desecrated during Mahalaya, and in Habiganj, the death of a young Hindu man, Kritish Dash, underscored what it called the deadly consequences of government inaction.
At the same time, Awami League accused the government of allowing Islamist-backed groups like Jamaat-e-Islami to escalate violence. Attacks on Sunni Imams, shrines, and mausoleums — including desecrated graves in Comilla — were carried out with impunity, the party alleged.
The statement further pointed to a human rights emergency, citing a sharp rise in child abuse. In the first seven months of 2025 alone, over 300 girls and 30 boys reportedly fell victim to sexual assault and exploitation, highlighting systemic failures to protect children.
“What emerges is not neutrality or reform, but vengeance and authoritarian control,” the Awami League declared, accusing the Yunus regime of dismantling justice, social harmony, and human rights across Bangladesh.
