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Bangladesh Political Killings: Delhi Think Tank To Petition International Criminal Court Against Yunus
RRAG will file a formal complaint, comparing the situation in Bangladesh under Yunus with crimes against humanity committed in Kenya in 2007 and 2008, which were probed by ICC Troubles for Muhammad Yunus may escalate in the coming days as a Delhi-based think tank, The Rights & Risks Analysis Group (RRAG), prepares to petition the International Criminal Court (ICC) against the chief adviser of Bangladesh's interim government. The think tank claims to have built a case alleging a series of political assassinations targeting members of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's party, the now-banned Awami League. The think tank asserts that 'at least" 123 Awami League members have been murdered under Dr Yunus's regime. This includes 41 individuals allegedly hacked to death in a manner reminiscent of Taliban-style killings, the RRAG claims. The think tank has compiled a comprehensive report, reviewed by News18, which it intends to present as evidence at the ICC. The report states that the victims, besides their affiliation with the Awami League, also belonged to associated groups such as the Swechasebak League, Chhatra League, Juba League, Matsojibi League, and Krishak League. They were killed between August 5, 2024, and April 30, 2025, according to the report. The same report alleges 21 custodial deaths of Awami League activists during this period, attributed to torture. 'These murders of the Awami League members are just the tip of the iceberg, as not all the murders of the Awami League members were reported in the local media, and further, the RRAG was not able to monitor all local media. It is, however, clear that even children, women, the mentally unstable, and the seriously injured were not spared," said Suhas Chakma, director of RRAG. The slogan 'Joy Bangla" (Bengali for 'Victory to Bengal" or 'Hail Bengal") was the national slogan of Bangladesh. However, after Hasina's exit, the Supreme Court of Bangladesh ruled in December 2024 that it would no longer be the national slogan. On December 17 last year, a class five student, Mohd Masud Rian, was allegedly murdered by pro-Yunus supporters for a five-month-old Facebook post that read 'Joy Bangla", claims the RRAG. This shocking alleged incident took place in Nachol, Chapaiganj, in Bangladesh. The report meticulously details specific incidents, such as the alleged murder of Awami League worker Babar Ali on August 13, 2024. He was allegedly killed by having his throat slit after being abducted from the front of his house in Bogura district. Another incident highlighted is the alleged murder of Tofazzal, the Kathaltoli Union Chhatra League leader in Patharghata Upazila, a mentally disturbed individual, on September 19, 2024. He was allegedly brutally killed on the Dhaka University campus by a student mob despite his condition. The RRAG insists that among the 1,400 people potentially killed between July 15 and August 5 were Awami League members whose relatives were unable to testify before the inquiry conducted by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights due to fear of reprisal. At the ICC, the think tank will invoke Article 7 and Article 28 of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court in its case against Md Yunus. In essence, the RRAG will file a formal complaint with the International Criminal Court, drawing parallels between the situation in Bangladesh under Yunus's interim government and the crimes against humanity committed in the context of post-election violence in Kenya in 2007 and 2008, which was investigated by the ICC. First Published: June 06, 2025, 19:37 IST
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Delhi think tank to move ICC against Bangladesh's Yunus: 'Awami League workers hacked to death in Taliban style'
The Rights and Risks Analysis Group drew a parallel between the Bangladesh crisis and 'crimes against humanity committed in the context of post-election violence in Kenya in 2007/2008' read more A Delhi-based think tank, the Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG), has opened a front against Bangladesh's interim government led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus over the alleged deaths of 123 members of Bangladesh's Awami League and its affiliated organisations. Yunus has been leading the South Asian nation since Awami League's Sheikh Hasina was ousted last August following a student-led uprising. Calling Yunus government's alleged actions a 'crime against humanity', the RRAG said it would file a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC). STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The RRAG claimed that among the deceased are at least 41 Awami League members who were reportedly hacked to death, sometimes by throat-slitting in a 'Taliban-style' manner. Moreover, it said 21 others died while in the custody of the interim government. The think tank also drew a parallel between the Bangladesh crisis and 'crimes against humanity committed in the context of post-election violence in Kenya in 2007/2008,' a crisis that the ICC previously investigated. The group said the issue would also be raised with London, ahead of Yunus's scheduled visit to the UK from June 10. (More to follow)
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13-05-2025
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'Send Suicide Bombers To Kolkata': Bangladeshi Islamist's Terror Threats Against Hindus On Cam
Last Updated: A Bangladeshi Islamist threatened to take over Kolkata using Taliban-style suicide attacks while making hateful, derogatory remarks against Hindus. A man, believed to be a Bangladeshi Islamist, was caught on camera openly talking about taking over Kolkata using Taliban-style tactics, including suicide bombings. During his speech, he was also heard spewing venom against Hindus. A video of the Islamist was shared by the 'Voice of Bangladeshi Hindus' X handle, wherein he could be heard speaking in his native language. 'If the Bangladesh army tells me now, go capture Kolkata, I'll make a plan. Forget about using 70 fighter jets, I wouldn't even use seven planes to take over Kolkata. Why would I need 70 planes? I know who lives there, people who worship statues," he said, in reference to Hindus. 'I know their favourite foods are dirty things like urine, dung, and turtles, I know how little they understand, I know how weak they are physically. I know how much faith they have in their religion. I know all this. If you don't know these things, you can't be a Muslim commander, got it?" 'I know how scared these Hindus get when they see blood. These statue-worshippers are terrified of it," he added. Further, the Islamist said he would send suicide bombers to Kolkata if the Bangladesh army allows him. 'If the Bangladesh army gives me permission, here's what I will do – I'll send the most suicide bombers to Kolkata. What will I use? Suicide bombers. Islamic Ayat, their rule is 'Die first, then kill'. GenZ says 'Never heard this before, first time hearing it. But, sir, how can I kill Hindus after I'm dead?' Islamic Ayat, 'Kill, then die'," he said. 'I'll attack, and then they'll hit me. There's another verse I learned in Arabic countries, Islamic Ayat, 'Die first, then kill the Kafirs', this is the system the Taliban used to defeat two superpowers – America and Russia," the Islamic was heard saying. 'Say 'Allahu Akbar', they used bikes with bombs strapped to their bodies, they rode towards the army camps, they got shot with bullets. One bullet doesn't kill you right away. They crashed their bomb-filled bikes into the camp's wall. The moment it hit, there was a huge explosion, and 300 American citizens died and the camp was destroyed. Who died first? The Muslim biker. Who did he kill after? The Kafirs," he said. Islamists are reportedly planning to take over Kolkata using Taliban-style tactics, including suicide bombings. Their determination is clear, and hatred toward Hindus is growing among segments of the Bangladeshi Muslim population. — Voice of Bangladeshi Hindus 🇧🇩 (@VHindus71) May 12, 2025 The widely shared social media video comes amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 innocent tourists. Indian armed forces carried out 'Operation Sindoor' from 01.05 am to 01.30 am on May 7, striking nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. Immediately after the strikes, India's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) informed his Pakistani counterpart that the attacks were directed only at terror groups and the Indian side was ready to talk. First Published: May 13, 2025, 09:53 IST
