Bangladesh Cracks Down on Ex-Regime Loyalists 'Operation Devil Hunt' Launched

Bangladesh Cracks Down on Ex-Regime Loyalists Operation Devil Hunt Launched

In the aftermath of the August 2024 student-led revolution, Bangladesh's interim government has launched a comprehensive security operation aimed at curbing the activities of ex-regime loyalists. Dubbed Operation Devil Hunt, this sweeping initiative comes in response to reports of violence and attacks on students allegedly perpetrated by gangs linked to ousted leader Sheikh Hasina's regime.

The operation was triggered by days of unrest sparked by rumors that Hasina would appear in a Facebook broadcast from exile in neighboring India. The resulting violence has left several buildings destroyed, including the museum and former home of Hasina's late father, Bangladesh's first president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

In the aftermath of this chaos, the interim government has squarely blamed Hasina for the violence, while Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus has issued a plea for calm, emphasizing the importance of respecting the rule of law in the new Bangladesh. For the citizens who rose up and overthrew the Hasina regime, Yunus said, it is imperative to prove to ourselves and our friends around the world that our commitment to our principles – respecting one another's civil and human rights and acting under the law – is unshakable.

The Students Against Discrimination, a protest group credited with sparking the uprising against Hasina, have demanded swift action in response to attacks on their members in Dhaka's Gazipur district. These attacks have sparked widespread condemnation, with many calling for an end to the violence and a commitment to upholding the rule of law.

As Bangladesh looks to rebuild and move forward from this tumultuous period, the success of Operation Devil Hunt will be crucial in establishing a sense of security and stability. In order to achieve this goal, it is essential that the interim government demonstrates its commitment to protecting its citizens and upholding the rule of law.

Key Takeaways

Bangladesh has launched a comprehensive security operation aimed at clamping down on ex-regime loyalists
The Operation Devil Hunt comes in response to reports of violence and attacks on students allegedly perpetrated by gangs linked to ousted leader Sheikh Hasina's regime
The interim government has blamed Hasina for the violence
Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus has pleaded for calm, emphasizing the importance of respecting the rule of law
The Students Against Discrimination have demanded action in response to attacks on their members in Gazipur

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