US EditionBangladesh Launches Nationwide Security Clampdown as Fresh Unrest Grips Country
The government intensified efforts to combat illegal arms and protect election candidates after a youth leader was critically shot, offering a $41,000 reward for suspect information.
- On Saturday, the Yunus-led interim government ordered a nationwide clampdown and launched the second phase of Operation Devil Hunt after Sharif Osmann Hadi was shot on Friday in Bijoynagar.
- Earlier this year, authorities began Operation Devil in February amid protests over an attack on a former minister's private residence and the Inquilab Mancha led a campaign to disband the Awami League in May this year.
- Three motorcycle-borne assailants shot Sharif Osmann Hadi in the head, police issued pictures identifying Faisal Karim Masud, and he was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, then shifted to Evercare Hospital, where his condition remains static but not out of danger.
- A manhunt began after the shooting, and Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus met Hadi's family, while Home Adviser Chowdhury announced a 50 lakh taka reward and said licensed weapons would be returned to candidates who surrendered them.
- With the Election Commission poll schedule announced, the security crackdown announced by authorities a day later targeted alleged Awami League supporters, prompting criticism from opposition groups.
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Bangladesh launches nationwide security clampdown as fresh unrest grips country
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus-led interim government on Saturday ordered a nationwide security clampdown as fresh unrest gripped the country following the shooting of a right-wing cultural group's youth leader.
Bangladesh interim government orders security clampdown as fresh unrest grips country
The fresh unrests are in response to the shooting of a right-wing cultural group’s youth leader, Sharif Osmann Hadi; the government has announced the second phase of ‘Operation Devil Hunt’ to find the suspect
Security Clampdown Follows Election Violence in Bangladesh
The interim government of Bangladesh, led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, has initiated a nationwide security clampdown following the shooting of Sharif Osmann Hadi, a youth leader and election candidate. Operation Devil Hunt has been relaunched to address public safety concerns and tackle illegal arms amid rising political tension.
Bangladesh: Yunus govt launches second phase of Operation Devil Hunt after Hadi shooting
Dhaka, Dec 13 (IANS) Bangladesh’s interim government on Saturday decided to roll out the second phase of ‘Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2’ across the country, citing the need to prevent subversive… Continue reading Bangladesh: Yunus govt launches second phase of Operation Devil Hunt after Hadi shooting The post Bangladesh: Yunus govt launches second phase of Operation Devil Hunt after Hadi shooting first appeared on Australia India News.
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