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Editorial 1 : Express view on arson and violence in Bangladesh: Dhaka must act

• February 5, 2025: Protests escalated into violent attacks targeting Awami League leaders.
• Destruction of Symbols:
  • Homes of Awami League leaders demolished in 20+ districts.
  • At least 50 murals of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family defaced.
  • Eight Awami League offices set on fire.
• Protest Focus: A “bulldozer procession” was called towards Sheikh Mujib’s residence at 32 Dhanmondi Road, a key historical site of the 1971 Liberation War.

Political and Diplomatic Reactions

• Sheikh Hasina's Response: Condemned the attacks, asserting that "history cannot be wiped out."
• Interim Government’s Stance: Blamed Hasina for the violence rather than addressing the unrest directly.
• India’s Reaction: The Ministry of External Affairs called the attacks “regrettable.”
• Diplomatic Fallout: Bangladesh summoned India’s acting High Commissioner to protest Hasina’s “fabricated and provocative” remarks.

Concerns and Implications

• Historical Significance: Sheikh Mujib remains a revered national figure, and erasing his legacy risks alienating large segments of Bangladeshi society.
• Instability in Post-Hasina Bangladesh:
  • The political landscape remains uncertain.
  • Mahfuz Alam, a key Yunus advisor, suggested barring the Awami League from future elections, raising concerns about democratic fairness.
• Rule of Law and Governance:
  • Nobel Laureate and interim leader Muhammad Yunus has called for calm.
  • His leadership is being tested—will he ensure law and order or allow further chaos?

Conclusion

• A regime change cannot erase history or redefine a nation’s identity.
• The interim government must ensure free and fair elections.
• Economic and diplomatic ties with India should not be jeopardized by internal political shifts.
• Yunus must take decisive action to uphold stability and prevent further violence.