Mainstream WeeklyApril 11, 2025
On August 5, 2024, Bangladesh witnessed a seismic political shift with the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina following months of youth-led protests. However, the hope for democratic renewal has been overshadowed by an unprecedented wave of "mob violence." Between August 2024 and March 2025, vigilante attacks claimed 119 lives and injured 74 individuals, while 2024 alone recorded 179 deaths