DHAKA, Bangladesh, Aug. 4 — Advocate Farzana Yasmin Rakhi, a lawyer enrolled in the High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, has alleged that her chamber at the Dhaka Judge Court premises was attacked on Tuesday afternoon by a group of lawyers, prompting renewed concerns over security and the professional environment within court premises.
According to Rakhi, the incident occurred at around 4:00 p.m. while clients were present in her chamber. She alleged that a group of lawyers, whom she identified as being affiliated with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), entered the chamber without warning and accused her of participating in a black-badge programme the previous day and of involvement in an Awami League political event.
Rakhi said the confrontation escalated when several of her colleagues were allegedly assaulted. She further alleged that the group threatened to force her chamber to close, kicked its shutter and verbally abused and intimidated those present.
According to her account, the situation de-escalated after other lawyers and bystanders gathered at the scene, prompting the group to leave.
Following the incident, Rakhi posted a statement on Facebook alleging that she and members of her chamber had been attacked over accusations of political involvement. She called for those responsible to be identified and prosecuted under the law.
Rakhi was recently enrolled as a lawyer of the High Court Division. Local media reports note that she was previously associated with the Bangladesh Chhatra League during her student years and has recently been involved in providing legal assistance in several high-profile and politically sensitive cases.
The incident has sparked concern among some members of Bangladesh’s legal community over the safety of lawyers and the working environment within court premises. They have called for a prompt, impartial investigation and appropriate legal action if any wrongdoing is established.
The allegations are based on Rakhi’s account and reports published by local media. As of publication, no official statement had been issued by the individuals she accused, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, or law enforcement authorities regarding the incident.
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