29 Awami League leaders, family members found dead in Bangladesh violence
The bodies of 29 Awami League leaders and their family members were found on Tuesday across violence-stricken Bangladesh, following Sheikh Hasina’s resignation as Prime Minister and her departure to India, India Today reported.
In Satkhira, at least 10 people were killed amid the violence that followed Hasina’s resignation. The Dhaka Tribune reported that several homes and businesses owned by Awami League leaders were targeted, resulting in vandalism and looting.
In Cumilla, attacks by mobs resulted in the deaths of 11 individuals. Among them, six were killed when miscreants set fire to a three-storey residence owned by former councillor Mohammad Shah Alam, the report stated.
On Tuesday, four people were killed when a mob burnt down the residence of MP Shafiqul Islam Shimul. The victims’ bodies were discovered in various parts of the house, including rooms, balconies, and the roof, the report said.
Instagram banned in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has banned access to several major social media platforms, such as Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, and YouTube. This ban, which was announced on August 2, limits the use of these popular networks across the country.
Night curfew in Meghalaya, Manipur
In response to the expected arrival of individuals fleeing violence in Bangladesh, the Manipur government has instructed the Deputy Commissioners of Pherzawl and Jiribam districts to implement a night curfew and enhance security measures.
The Home Department’s Joint Secretary issued this directive, highlighting the potential for increased migration from Bangladesh due to the current unrest there.
In a similar action, Meghalaya’s Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong announced that night curfew — which will be imposed between 6 pm and 6 am — will be enforced within a 200-metre radius from the zero line to restrict people’s movement in the state.
He added that the Border Security Force (BSF) would ensure a high level of vigilance along the India-Bangladesh border within the state.
Deputy CM Tynsong said that nine BSF battalions are stationed along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya. He mentioned that additional security personnel will be deployed to the border if necessary, and the Deputy Inspector General of the BSF has been instructed to keep the authorities informed.
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