Did Mob Lynching Deaths Surge by 400% Under Yunus Government in Bangladesh?
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Synopsis
A shocking report reveals a staggering 400% rise in mob lynching deaths in Bangladesh under Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus. The findings highlight the growing lawlessness and violent mob rule that has emerged in the country since the interim government's inception, raising serious concerns about safety and governance.
Key Takeaways
- 400% increase in mob lynching deaths under Yunus.
- RRAG report highlights lawlessness in Bangladesh.
- High-profile victims of mob violence.
- Government's ineffective response to mob rule.
- Concerns over public safety and governance.
New Delhi, July 19 (NationPress) The rights organization Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG) has reported a staggering 400% increase in mob lynching incidents during the leadership of Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, compared to the administration of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
The RRAG's recent report titled, “Bangladesh: One Year After July Revolution, Ochlocracy Rules,” highlights this alarming trend, indicating a sharp rise in mob violence.
On July 19, 2024, the government led by Hasina enforced a curfew and deployed the Bangladesh Army to manage anti-quota protests, ultimately leading to her government’s collapse on August 5, 2024.
According to RRAG Director Suhas Chakma, from August 2024 to June 2025, mob violence resulted in at least 466 individuals being affected, with 185 fatalities and 281 injuries under Yunus's administration. In contrast, under Hasina's leadership in 2023, only about 51 individuals lost their lives to mob lynching, marking a significant increase of nearly 400% under Yunus’s governance.
The victims included Roksana Begum Ruby (53), her son Russel Mia (35), and daughter Jonaki Akhter (25), who were brutally killed on July 3, 2025, in Muradnagar, Comilla. Meanwhile, former Chief Election Commissioner K.M. Nurul Huda faced public humiliation and mob violence in Uttara, Dhaka on June 22, 2025.
Chakma stated, “Despite granting special executive magistracy powers to commissioned officers of the Bangladesh Armed Forces to tackle criminal offenses since September 17, 2024, the law and order situation remains dire.” He criticized Yunus’s government for adopting mob rule as a strategy to maintain power.
Moreover, the interim government has empowered the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, preventing law enforcement from taking action against participants in the July-August 2024 protests, which claimed the lives of at least 44 police officers. Students engaged in mob protests even managed to oust judges from the High Court and Supreme Court, stifled media voices, and burned down the Jatiya Party headquarters in Dhaka on October 31, 2024.
Chakma emphasized that members of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) have also joined in the mob violence against Awami League supporters. “While BNP leaders verbally condemned the violence, they failed to control their supporters' actions. If the interim government continues to offer impunity, the situation may worsen,” he cautioned.
Point of View
I recognize the gravity of the situation described in the RRAG report. The surge in mob lynching incidents under the Yunus regime signals a collapse of law and order, raising profound concerns for human rights and governance in Bangladesh. It is imperative to address these challenges with urgency to restore public confidence in the rule of law.
NationPress
19/07/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the percentage increase in mob lynching deaths under Yunus?
The report claims a 400% increase in mob lynching deaths under Yunus compared to Hasina's government.
Who released the report on mob lynching in Bangladesh?
The report was released by the New Delhi-based rights group Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG).
What actions did the government take during the protests?
The government imposed a curfew and deployed the Bangladesh Army to manage anti-quota protests.
How many people were affected by mob violence under Yunus's regime?
At least 466 individuals were affected by mob violence from August 2024 to June 2025.
What has been the response of law enforcement to mob violence?
Law enforcement has faced challenges in controlling mob violence, with special powers granted but little improvement in the situation.
