With the upcoming February elections in Bangladesh, political violence is on the rise, as evidenced by the recent killing of Anwar Ullah, a 65-year-old local leader of the radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami, at his residence in Dhaka. The attackers broke into his house, tied up his wife, and fatally assaulted him, fleeing with cash and gold ornaments, according to reports from local media.
The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, has raised concerns about the deteriorating law and order situation in Bangladesh. Anwar’s son-in-law recounted how masked men entered the house, tortured Anwar, and left him unconscious, leading to his tragic demise. The family suspects a premeditated motive behind the attack.
This tragic event adds to a series of violent incidents in the lead-up to the general elections, including the recent killing of a member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s youth wing and a leader of the BNP’s voluntary wing. The escalating political violence has sparked fears and criticisms regarding the security situation in the country, with concerns raised by opposition parties about the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies.
