A Tragic Symptom of Political Violence: The Killing of Tarikul Islam in Sirajganj
The brutal killing of Tarikul Islam, a BNP-backed candidate in Sirajganj, shortly after his unofficial election victory, highlights the alarming rise of political violence in Bangladesh. This tragic incident, reportedly involving ruling party activists, exposes a culture of impunity that undermines democracy itself. When opposition figures are violently silenced for daring to participate in the political process, it not only erodes public confidence but also deters future candidates from standing up for their communities.