Former Member of Parliament and past president of the Bangladesh Chhatra League, Mahbub Hasan Ripon, has issued a formal media statement calling for an immediate investigation into the deaths of political activists in Dhaka's Turag area. Ripon alleged that a June 22 founding anniversary procession was violently targeted, leading to the torture, murder, and subsequent disposal of multiple activists in the Turag River.
On its 77th anniversary, the Awami League pledges unity and resilience against repression, recalling its historic struggle for democracy and the spirit of liberation.
The United States Embassy in Dhaka has issued a stern advisory to foreign nationals traveling to the US, cautioning against the unauthorized use of public welfare programs. In a formal notice, the embassy emphasized that non-immigrant visa holders found abusing or relying on taxpayer-funded resources risk instant visa cancellation and future entry bans, aligning with broader American efforts to tighten immigration compliance.
Sajeeb Wazed Joy, grandson of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, has publicly accused the current administration of actively attempting to conceal the brutal killings of student and youth activists in the Turag River. In a sharp social media statement, Joy alleged that intelligence units are interfering with local police operations and forcing aggrieved families into signing scripted statements to downplay the tragedy.
Law enforcement and intelligence agencies have revealed that the violent attack on a June 22 political rally in Dhaka's Turag area was a premeditated operation rather than a spontaneous clash. With four bodies recovered from the Turag River and three activists still missing, police are conducting widespread raids to apprehend local political figures suspected of orchestrating the abductions and killings.
