১৮ই ফেব্রুয়ারি, ২০২৬ খ্রিস্টাব্দ
সংস্করণ:
Law enforcement agencies in Bangladesh have issued an 11-day nationwide special alert amid concerns that the banned Awami League may be secretly regrouping to plan acts of violence or sabotage.
According to the police’s Special Branch (SB), there are fears that between July 29 and August 8, coordinated online and offline campaigns may attempt to incite unrest and anarchy. The SB suspects that members of the banned political group may target public and private establishments through attacks, vandalism, or other disruptive actions.
On Monday, July 28, a special intelligence warning was dispatched to various police units across the country — including the DMP Commissioner, City SB, Divisional Deputy Commissioners, Special Superintendents of Police in Chattogram and Khulna, and all district SPs.
The letter states that in the wake of the anniversary of the historic July uprising, opposition political parties and anti-fascist social organizations have been carrying out programs since early July. The period from July 29 to August 8 has been marked as particularly sensitive.
The SB warns:
“During this time, fascist forces may launch provocative campaigns online and offline to create chaos. They may also attempt to disrupt law and order by provoking or interfering with anti-fascist demonstrations.”
As a response, all police units have been instructed to:
Closely monitor political developments in their jurisdictions
Increase surveillance on suspicious individuals and vehicles
Enhance security around public and private infrastructures
Intensify cyber intelligence operations
According to law enforcement officials, certain youth and student factions affiliated with the Awami League have established virtual squads despite being absent from the streets. These groups are reportedly spreading social unrest through Facebook, Telegram, and YouTube-based channels.
In a recent media statement, Home Affairs Advisor Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury stated that “Awami League collaborators are conspiring to destabilize the country.” He accused them of plotting political anarchy with funds laundered abroad, vowing stern action against those involved — both within the country and overseas.
