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Bangladesh Student Clashes Renew Concerns Over Political Violence
Bangladesh Student Clashes Renew Concerns Over Political Violence
The Story in Brief
Student groups clashed in Bangladesh during the second anniversary of the uprising that led Sheikh Hasina to leave office. Violence involving the BNP student wing, Jatiotabadi Chatra Dal, and Bangladesh Islami Chatra Shibir was reported at several campuses. More than 100 people were injured on 4 August at institutions including Jagannath University and Dhaka College. At least 30 activists were hurt the following day in Barishal and Narayanganj.
The BNP-led government, headed by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, had pledged to end state-backed violence. Rights groups and university authorities blamed political rivalry, weak enforcement and impunity. The Human Rights Support Society also reported deaths, injuries and thousands of arrests in July, but responsibility for individual incidents remains contested.
The Indian Opinion
The clashes suggest that political tensions remain difficult to control after a major change of government. Claims that Bangladesh is heading towards another revolution or an immediate return to autocracy are not established by the available facts. Independent investigations, impartial policing and reliable information are important. Political groups and student organisations should avoid violence, while authorities must examine allegations without favour.
Source: thehindu.com
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