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Political violence has intensified in Bangladesh ahead of the national elections, following the shooting death of a senior BNP volunteer wing leader in Dhaka. The attack, carried out by unidentified assailants, has triggered protests and renewed accusations against the interim administration.
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Dhaka: Political violence in Bangladesh shows no signs of abating ahead of the upcoming national elections. Azizur Rahman Musabbir, a leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's volunteer wing, Swayamsevak Dal, was shot dead in the capital, Dhaka, on Tuesday night. According to police and party sources, unidentified assailants carried out the attack, sparking tension in the area.
According to local media reports, the incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. near the Super Star Hotel in Dhaka's Karwan Bazar area. The Daily Star reported that the attackers suddenly opened fire and fled the scene on foot. Seriously injured Musabbir was taken to the BRB Hospital in Panthapath, where doctors declared him dead.
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Another person, Sufian Masud, is said to be the general secretary of the Tejgaon Thana Forest Workers Union. Party workers say that shortly before the incident, Musabbir had attended an event for Shariatpur residents at a hotel. After the event, he was walking through a nearby street with Masood when two unidentified men opened fire on him.
As news of the murder spread, local BNP workers and supporters protested near Sonargaon intersection. The protesters accused the government of targeting opposition leaders. Police deployed additional forces to control the situation.
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The continued violence in Bangladesh ahead of the national elections scheduled for February 12 has raised questions about the role of the interim government led by Mohammad Yunus. The political atmosphere had previously been heated following the assassination of young leader Osman Hadi. Hadi's family also linked his death to a conspiracy to postpone the elections.
According to family and party members, Musabbir spent several years in prison during the Awami League regime and was charged in numerous political cases. Analysts believe that as elections approach, political conflict and violence in Bangladesh may intensify, potentially severely impacting the democratic process.
