Several people have reportedly been assaulted and harassed at Dhanmondi 32 in Dhaka over their suspected links to the Awami League, amid tight security on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's death anniversary. Dhanmondi Police Station chief Kyashainu Marma, present at the scene in plainclothes, said that the situation was “normal” and that routine security measures had been adopted. We’ll follow those instructions.”Earlier, on Aug 10, NTV quoted Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam as saying: “Currently, Awami League activities are banned. Three people were beaten on suspicion of being Awami League supporters and handed over to the police. A couple with their three children were also harassed for allegedly being Awami League supporters before police removed them from the scene.

Source: bd News24 August 15, 2025 09:45 UTC