A brutal daylight murder in Old Dhaka has sparked widespread protests and renewed concerns about law and order in Bangladesh.
On July 9, local trader Chand Mia, also known as Sohag, was fatally attacked on the premises of Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital in Chawkbazar. According to eyewitness accounts and initial investigations, the assailants were allegedly affiliated with the student and youth wings of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
The incident, which occurred in full public view, has sent shockwaves across the capital. In its aftermath, thousands of university and college students, political activists from various affiliations, and ordinary citizens have taken to the streets demanding justice.
The BNP, considered a leading contender in the upcoming elections and formerly the main opposition during the Hasina administration, is under mounting scrutiny. The party faces serious allegations of harboring criminal elements involved in extortion and politically motivated violence.
This killing comes amid a broader climate of unrest and distrust, raising fresh questions about impunity, political accountability, and the ability of law enforcement agencies to curb violence in public institutions.
