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India Today
11 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Trapped in tight spot, Yunus govt bans rallies in Dhaka's power centre
While Bangladesh's interim government under Muhammad Yunus is facing intense protests from opposition parties, civil servants, teachers, and amid signs of discontent with the army, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed a sweeping ban on all public gatherings, processions, and rallies in the capital's seat of power. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police on Monday sealed off the Jamuna Guest House, the official residence of Muhammad Yunus, along with the Bangladesh Secretariat and surrounding areas for an indefinite period, reported The Daily security clampdown comes amid weeks of sustained protests by civil servants and officials at the Dhaka Secretariat against a Yunus government ordinance that permits their dismissal for misconduct within 14 days, without due process. Civil servants labelled it an "unlawful black law" and demanded its immediate ban on protests and rallies in the Central Dhaka locality, according to DMP Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali, is "in the interest of public order and the security of the chief advisor [Muhammad Yunus]", reported latest protest ban in central Dhaka follows a similar directive issued on May 10, when the interim government deployed paramilitary forces, including the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and the police's SWAT units, to secure key government now, Eid might have brought a temporary pause to the intensity of protests, but civil servants have warned of a tougher movement if their demands are not met by June 15, reported the Dhaka-based interim government, led by Yunus, in power since August 8, 2024, is grappling with mounting challenges and protests. Yunus has promised sweeping judicial and institutional reforms, and free elections by the first week of April announcement on the polls, however, has fuelled speculation that he may be trying to stay in power without elections. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has been staging large-scale protests, demanding a clear election timeline, while the army, led by Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman, has also pushed for polls by December to the pushback from the army and the BNP, the protesting civil servants on May 27 threatened to expand their agitation to government offices nationwide if their demands are not met, reported Prothom Islam, the co-chairman of the Bangladesh Secretariat Officers-Employees Unity Forum, said that the protests would become more intense in the later, thousands of primary school teachers across Bangladesh rose up in an indefinite strike, demanding higher wages, among several other now, Bangladesh may be witnessing a temporary lull during the week-long Eid break, but protests are expected to intensify once the holidays discontent simmering and protests getting intense in Bangladesh, Yunus' interim government is finding itself in an increasingly tricky position. With each crackdown, Yunus might be risking public mistrust and widening the fissures within Bangladesh's already fragile political state of InMust Watch advertisement
The Independent
07-03-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Police in Bangladesh use batons and tear gas to disperse rally by banned Islamist group
Police used batons and stun grenades on Friday to disperse thousands of members of the banned Hizbut Tahrir group as they marched near Bangladesh's main Baitul Mokarram Mosque in the country's capital. Police said that many people were injured and several protesters were arrested during the violence which came after weekly prayers. Masud Alam, a deputy commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, said that attempts were made to disperse the rally after marchers broke away from the police barricade. Witnesses said that scores of people were injured. The clashes happened as between 3,000 and 5,000 protesters joined the procession, chanting slogans such as 'Freedom has one path, Khilafat, Khilafat,' or caliphate, and 'Naraye Taqbir, Allahu akbar,' meaning 'Cry, God is the greatest.' The Islamist group had mounted a social media campaign in recent days and distributed leaflets and used posters across Dhaka urging people to join the procession, dubbed 'March for Khilafat.' Hizbut Tahrir says it wants unification of all Muslim countries over time in a unitary Islamic state or caliphate, headed by a caliph elected by Muslims. Its supporters believe this is an obligation decreed by Allah, warning that Allah will punish those Muslims who would overlook this duty. It also wants the introduction of Sharia law. The group was banned in 2009 as a 'threat to public security' by the government of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina under an anti-terrorism law. Hasina was forced to flee last August after weeks of protests over a quota system for allocating government jobs turned into a broader challenge to her 15-year rule and an interim government was established under Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus. Hasina has been in exile in India since her ouster. Bangladesh, a nation of about 170 million people, is largely Muslim-majority and is governed by mostly secular laws based on British common law. But many Islamist groups and hard-line political parties want to establish tough Sharia law in the country, which has experienced extremist attacks in the past.
The Hill
07-03-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Police in Bangladesh use batons and tear gas to disperse rally by banned Islamist group
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Police used batons and stun grenades on Friday to disperse thousands of members of the banned Hizbut Tahrir group as they marched near Bangladesh's main Baitul Mokarram Mosque in the country's capital. Police said that many people were injured and several protesters were arrested during the violence which came after weekly prayers. Masud Alam, a deputy commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, said that attempts were made to disperse the rally after marchers broke away from the police barricade. Witnesses said that scores of people were injured. The clashes happened as between 3,000 and 5,000 protesters joined the procession, chanting slogans such as 'Freedom has one path, Khilafat, Khilafat,' or caliphate, and 'Naraye Taqbir, Allahu akbar,' meaning 'Cry, God is the greatest.' The Islamist group had mounted a social media campaign in recent days and distributed leaflets and used posters across Dhaka urging people to join the procession, dubbed 'March for Khilafat.' Hizbut Tahrir says it wants unification of all Muslim countries over time in a unitary Islamic state or caliphate, headed by a caliph elected by Muslims. Its supporters believe this is an obligation decreed by Allah, warning that Allah will punish those Muslims who would overlook this duty. It also wants the introduction of Sharia law. The group was banned in 2009 as a 'threat to public security' by the government of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina under an anti-terrorism law. Hasina was forced to flee last August after weeks of protests over a quota system for allocating government jobs turned into a broader challenge to her 15-year rule and an interim government was established under Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus. Hasina has been in exile in India since her ouster. Bangladesh, a nation of about 170 million people, is largely Muslim-majority and is governed by mostly secular laws based on British common law. But many Islamist groups and hard-line political parties want to establish tough Sharia law in the country, which has experienced extremist attacks in the past.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Police in Bangladesh use batons and teargas to disperse rally by banned Islamist group
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Police used batons and stun grenades on Friday to disperse thousands of members of the banned Hizbut Tahrir group as they marched near Bangladesh's main Baitul Mokarram Mosque in the country's capital. Police said many people were injured and several protesters were arrested during the violence which came after weekly prayers. Masud Alam, a deputy commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, said attempts were made to disperse the rally after marchers broke away from the police barricade. Witnesses said scores of people were injured. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. The incident happened as between 3,000 to 5,000 protesters joined the procession, chanting slogans such as 'Freedom has one path, Khilafat, Khilafat' and 'Naraye Taqbir, Allahu Akbar.' The Islamist group had mounted a social media campaign in recent days and distributed leaflets and used posters across Dhaka urging people to join the procession, dubbed 'March for Khilafat.' Hizbut Tahrir says it wants unification of all Muslim countries over time in a unitary Islamic state or caliphate, headed by a caliph elected by Muslims. Its supporters believe this is an obligation decreed by Allah, warning that Allah will punish those Muslims who would overlook this duty. It also wants the introduction of Sharia law. The group was banned in 2009 as a 'threat to public security' by the government of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina under an anti-terrorism law. Hasina was forced to flee last August after weeks of protests over a quota system for allocating government jobs turned into a broader challenge to her 15-year rule and an interim government was established under Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus. Hasina has been in exile in India since her ouster. Bangladesh, a nation of about 170 million people, is largely Muslim-majority and is governed by mostly secular laws based on British common law. But many Islamist groups and hardline political parties want to establish tough Sharia law in the country, which has experienced terrorist attacks in the past.
Associated Press
07-03-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Police in Bangladesh use batons and teargas to disperse rally by banned Islamist group
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Police used batons and stun grenades on Friday to disperse thousands of members of the banned Hizbut Tahrir group as they marched near Bangladesh's main Baitul Mokarram Mosque in the country's capital. Police said many people were injured and several protesters were arrested during the violence which came after weekly prayers. Masud Alam, a deputy commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, said attempts were made to disperse the rally after marchers broke away from the police barricade. Witnesses said scores of people were injured. The incident happened as between 3,000 to 5,000 protesters joined the procession, chanting slogans such as 'Freedom has one path, Khilafat, Khilafat' and 'Naraye Taqbir, Allahu Akbar.' The Islamist group had mounted a social media campaign in recent days and distributed leaflets and used posters across Dhaka urging people to join the procession, dubbed 'March for Khilafat.' Hizbut Tahrir says it wants unification of all Muslim countries over time in a unitary Islamic state or caliphate, headed by a caliph elected by Muslims. Its supporters believe this is an obligation decreed by Allah, warning that Allah will punish those Muslims who would overlook this duty. It also wants the introduction of Sharia law. The group was banned in 2009 as a 'threat to public security' by the government of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina under an anti-terrorism law. Hasina was forced to flee last August after weeks of protests over a quota system for allocating government jobs turned into a broader challenge to her 15-year rule and an interim government was established under Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus. Hasina has been in exile in India since her ouster. Bangladesh, a nation of about 170 million people, is largely Muslim-majority and is governed by mostly secular laws based on British common law. But many Islamist groups and hardline political parties want to establish tough Sharia law in the country, which has experienced terrorist attacks in the past.
