Dhaka, Sep 26 (NationPress) The Awami League party of Bangladesh has accused the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus of transforming what was intended to be a temporary administration into a regime characterized by brutality, silence, and betrayal of the very citizens it is supposed to serve.

The party claimed that acts of mass arrests, persecution of minorities, attacks on academics, and inhumane treatment of women leaders in custody are not isolated events but part of a deliberate and systematic pattern throughout the nation.

The Awami League emphasized that citizens of Bangladesh are awakening to a climate of fear where justice is a privilege for a select few, while repression has become the norm for the vast majority. Each day that passes unveils more evidence that Yunus' rule is not defined by neutrality or reform; rather, it embodies vengeance and authoritarian control.

According to the party, under the Yunus administration, political persecution has escalated alarmingly, revealing a systematic strategy designed to silence opposition and intimidate the populace.

“In just the past week, reports indicate that more than 1,800 Awami League leaders and activists have been detained across Bangladesh within a 24-hour span. These arrests are seldom linked to actual legal violations; they are instead part of an unyielding campaign of harassment aimed at destabilizing political opposition,” the party noted.

Addressing the violence against minorities under the Yunus administration, the party highlighted that Hindu communities have faced successive attacks, with temples desecrated and Durga idols destroyed, particularly during significant religious observances such as Mahalaya.

“In Gazipur, temples have been vandalized and idols shattered, while in Habiganj, the tragic incident involving Kritish Dash, a young Hindu man who vanished and was later discovered dead, underscores the dire consequences of government inaction. These occurrences indicate a pattern of systematic targeting, where authorities frequently ignore the plight of victims and allow assailants to operate with impunity,” remarked the Awami League.

“Simultaneously, violence fueled by Islamist factions has surged. Jamaat-e-Islami, masking its political agendas under the guise of religion, has perpetrated attacks on Sunni Imams, shrines, and mausoleums, including the desecration of graves. In Comilla, four shrines were subjected to attacks accompanied by loudspeaker announcements, vandalized, and set ablaze, yet there is no indication that the government has acted against the offenders,” it further added.

The Awami League reported that during the initial seven months of 2025, there has been a pronounced increase in child abuse cases in Bangladesh, with over 300 girls and 30 boys falling prey to sexual assault and exploitation. These figures reflect a human rights emergency, exposing children to enduring physical and psychological trauma within the country.

“What emerges is not a government dedicated to safeguarding its citizens, but one that systematically dismantles human rights, justice, and social harmony under the pretext of maintaining control,” the party concluded.