Despite the coup and formation of interim government in Bangladesh, violence is not stopping. Meanwhile, on August 15, violence took place in Dhan Mandi area of Bangladesh. Many vehicles were burnt and people were beaten. Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s house is in Dhan Mandi area itself.
Violence broke out on mourning day
Let us tell you that 15th August is celebrated as mourning day in Bangladesh. On this day Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who is called the founder of Bangladesh, was assassinated. Since then this day was celebrated as a day of mourning in Bangladesh. But the interim government refused to accept it.
Clash with Awami workers
According to the information, Awami Party workers were marching towards Sheikh Hasina’s house to celebrate the mourning day. But meanwhile they had a clash with BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami workers. The clash gradually turned into violence. Let us tell you that BNP and Jamaat have closed all the shops in the area. Those who opposed the closure of shops were also beaten up.
Media prevented from coverage
After the violence in Dhan Mandi area, international media has been prevented from going to this area and covering it. According to the information, Awami Party workers had reached here in large numbers. There have also been reports of sporadic violence from many areas of Bangladesh.
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The new government has imposed a ban
Let us tell you that after the resignation of Sheikh Hasina, the interim government had banned the celebration of mourning day. Many parties had requested the interim government that August 15 should no longer be celebrated as national mourning day. Those making this demand included parties like BNP, Jamaat, Amar Bangladesh Party, Gun Adhikar Parishad, Bangladesh Jatiya Party and National Democratic Movement.
Why is August 15 a national mourning day in Bangladesh?
In Bangladesh, 15 August is celebrated every year as National Mourning Day. This is because on this day in 1975, Sheikh Hasina’s father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was murdered along with his family. He was the founder of Bangladesh. On August 15, 1975, army officers surrounded his house from all sides and opened fire and killed him. Since then, 15 August is celebrated as National Mourning Day in Bangladesh.