Summary:
- Protesters in Gazipur demand the resignation of Bangladesh’s Home Affairs Advisor and the removal of the city’s Police Commissioner and District Administrator over alleged negligence during violent clashes.
- A Friday-night attack at former minister AKM Mozammel Haque’s residence left 15 injured, with five critically transferred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
- The National Citizen Committee accuses authorities of delayed response despite prior alerts and calls for arrests under the Speedy Trial Act and asset seizures for perpetrators.
- Protest leaders visited injured individuals at hospitals, while officials, including the Home Affairs Advisor, assessed conditions but have yet to publicly address the demands.
A citizens’ group in Gazipur has called for the immediate resignation of Bangladesh’s Home Affairs Advisor and the removal of the city’s Police Commissioner and District Administrator, citing alleged failures to prevent violence during a recent protest. The demands were made during a rally organized by the National Citizen Committee at Bawalar Rajbari Field on Saturday, days after an attack on demonstrators at the residence of former Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque.
Advocate Ali Naser Khan, central organizer of the National Citizen Committee, accused authorities of delayed response during the Friday night clash, which left at least 15 injured, including five in critical condition. “Police and local administration officials arrived late despite being alerted,” he asserted, demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of those involved under the Speedy Trial Act. Khan also urged the cancellation of Awami League’s registration and the seizure of assets belonging to individuals linked to the violence.
The clash erupted around 9:30 p.m. on Friday when protesters reportedly targeted Mozammel Haque’s home in Gazipur. Locals detained and assaulted some attackers, escalating tensions. Injured individuals were initially treated at Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Medical College Hospital, with five later transferred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for advanced care.
Home Affairs Advisor Lieutenant General (Retd.) Mohammad Jahangir Alam Chowdhury visited the injured at Dhaka Medical College Hospital on Saturday morning, while protest leaders Hasnat Abdullah and Sarjis Alam had earlier assessed conditions at the Gazipur facility.
The National Citizen Committee’s rally drew participation from local unit leaders, including Master Anisur Rahman and Suman Bari, amplifying calls for accountability. Demonstrators emphasized the need for swift judicial action and systemic reforms to address grievances over administrative lapses.
No official statements have yet been released by the Home Affairs Advisor’s office or Gazipur’s local administration regarding the demands.
