Bangladesh interim government breaks silence on unrest, denounces lynching and mob violence

Bangladesh interim government condemns unrest, lynching; vows strict action against perpetrators

The Bangladesh interim government led by Muhammad Yunus on Friday issued its first formal response to the ongoing unrest, urging citizens to resist mob violence and maintain calm. It blamed a small group of fringe elements for fuelling the disturbances and said it “strongly and unequivocally” condemns violence, intimidation, arson and destruction of property, warning that such acts could derail the country’s democratic process.

In a separate statement, the interim administration strongly condemned the lynching of a Hindu man in Mymensingh, stressing that there is no place for communal hatred or mob justice in what it termed a “New Bangladesh”. It asserted that “no one involved in the brutal killing would be spared” and promised strict action against those responsible.

The government also cautioned against arson, vandalism and fear-mongering, warning that certain forces were attempting to create instability and disrupt Bangladesh’s democratic transition. Meanwhile, security was tightened outside the Bangladeshi Embassy in New Delhi amid concerns over the situation.