Attack on Air Force Base in Bangladesh Leaves Many Injured
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Synopsis
On February 24, 2024, a serious incident unfolded at an Air Force Base in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, where several miscreants ambushed personnel, resulting in numerous injuries amid escalating unrest under the interim government of Chief Advisor Mohammad Yunus.
Key Takeaways
- Ambush on Air Force Base in Cox's Bazar.
- Several individuals reported injured during clashes.
- The incident reflects the growing unrest in Bangladesh.
- Criticism of the interim government is mounting.
- Calls for resignation of Chief Advisor Yunus.
Dhaka, Feb 24 (NationPress) In a significant incident of lawlessness currently affecting Bangladesh under the interim government led by Chief Advisor Mohammad Yunus, several individuals executed an ambush on an Air Force Base located in Cox's Bazar on the southeast coast of the nation.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media branch of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, reported that a group of miscreants from Samity Para, which is near the Air Force base, conducted the ambush. The Bangladesh Air Force is actively responding to this incident.
According to local news outlets, numerous individuals sustained injuries during the altercations as air force personnel discharged several rounds at the protesters around 11:30 AM, local time.
A local journalist noted, "This incident transpired when the Deputy Commissioner instructed locals to vacate the Air Force vicinity and relocate to the Khurushkul Housing Project."
This recent event underscores the escalating unrest in Bangladesh, which has experienced unprecedented violence following the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024.
Last week, a leader from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Mohammad Babul Mia, was brutally murdered.
Top BNP official Shamsuzzaman Dudu has strongly criticized the interim government, asserting, "Under this interim administration, workers and political leaders have been killed. The perpetrators must face justice promptly, or public dissatisfaction will escalate among the populace and political activists."
Earlier this month, violent confrontations at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) resulted in over 100 students being injured.
The situation has ignited widespread outrage across the South Asian nation, with many demanding Yunus’ resignation as violent incidents, particularly against minorities, continue to rise.
