Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:13am on 14 Aug 2024,Wednesday International
Following the collapse of Sheikh Hasina's government on August 5, police have vanished from Dhaka's streets, prompting local youths to take over security. Armed with sticks and iron rods, these vigilantes are guarding neighborhoods and patrolling major roads to protect against rising violence, including attacks on Hindu communities. Since the government’s fall, there have been over 200 attacks on Hindus, including looting and assaults. Vigilante groups now conduct vehicle searches and nightly patrols, effectively turning Dhaka into a city reminiscent of Gotham. The situation remains tense as citizens step up in the absence of law enforcement.
