Awami League Lays Out Statistics of ‘Brutality’ Gripping Yunus-led Bangladesh
The Awami League has released a damning report on the state of human rights and law enforcement in Bangladesh, accusing the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of allowing “brutal anarchy” to take hold in the country. The party said that under this regime, safety, justice, and leadership have completely collapsed.
According to the statistics compiled by the party, June alone saw 63 reported rapes, including 17 gang rapes. Among the survivors were seven women or girls with disabilities, 19 children, and 23 teenage girls. There were also 39 reported cases of sexual harassment and 51 instances of physical assault against women.
“These aren’t just statistics. They are devastating proof that women and girls in Bangladesh live in constant fear,” the party said in a public statement.
The Awami League further highlighted a spike in mob violence, with 41 lynching incidents reported last month. Ten people were killed and 47 others seriously injured, with many attacks reportedly triggered by rumors, suspicion, or political affiliation. “Law has vanished and mobs now rule Bangladesh,” the party declared.
Adding to the grim picture, 49 unidentified bodies were discovered in rivers, fields, and roadside ditches, prompting further concern over the breakdown of law and order.
Prominent legal voices have echoed the party’s alarm. Bangladesh Supreme Court lawyer Shahdeen Malik told local media outlet Prothom Alo that “the surge in mob violence is the direct result of state inaction and internal divisions.”
The Awami League criticized the interim government for enabling what it described as a “culture of impunity” and demanded answers about justice for the increasing number of rape survivors.
The outcry comes amid widespread protests across Bangladesh, especially after a brutal gang rape in the Cumilla district. The victim, a Hindu woman, was reportedly attacked in her home by individuals linked to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The assault was recorded and circulated online, further outraging the public.
As unrest grows, the Awami League has called for accountability and action, questioning who will end the bloodshed and restore protection and security for the people of Bangladesh.
