Dhaka, Nov 20 (NationPress) The Awami League party of Bangladesh claimed on Thursday that during the 14-month regime of the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, there were 4,177 murder cases reported, with corpses found in drains, rivers, and streets nationwide.

“Fifteen months have gone by under 'usurper' Yunus. Within the 14 months of this illegitimate administration's governance, Dhaka alone has recorded 456 murders, as per the Dhaka Metropolitan Police. From September of last year to October, DMP documented an average of 33 murder cases monthly. Across the nation, 4,177 murder cases have been filed. This number reflects only the officially registered cases; many homicides remain unreported,” the Awami League stated on X.

“According to human rights organizations, 216 individuals were killed throughout the country during this timeframe. The police noted that crime rates have surged partly because 25 percent of the stolen weapons from August 5, including lethal arms, remain unaccounted for. After assuming office, Yunus released notorious criminals, which has rendered the police incapable of managing the situation,” it added.

Expressing alarm over the increase in homicides and the number of bodies recovered, the Awami League raised questions regarding the effectiveness of the police in apprehending or identifying suspects. The party pointed out that the arrest rate is below 20 percent, while law enforcement has incarcerated countless Awami League supporters and activists simply for voicing political opposition.

“Fabricating cases has become a lucrative business, with supporters of Yunus attacking homes, setting them ablaze, vandalizing, and looting. The law appears to be enforced solely against Awami League members,” the statement read.

Reflecting on the protests from July last year, the Awami League remarked, “Prior to the July militant attacks, the so-called anti-discrimination movement's leaders and their civil society backers promised grand visions. They asserted that change was imminent, claiming that BBA graduates would govern the nation. They rallied to convince ordinary citizens that they were the superior choice, the valiant sons of the nation.”

The party accused these “valiant sons” and their chosen leaders, Yunus and Asif Nazrul, the Law Advisor to the interim government, of now committing murders and discarding bodies into rivers and drains.

“Common people are mourning day and night, while the 'BBA alternative' crowd enjoys lavish lifestyles in luxury vehicles, new apartments, and with vast sums in their bank accounts. Meanwhile, figures from civil society seem to have been muted, accepting advisory roles and government positions, along with monetary benefits. We haven't witnessed such silence from them in the past 15 years,” the Awami League concluded.