Violence does not stop in Bangladesh, another student leader shot dead ahead of elections
Dhaka (The Uttam Hindu): Political violence continues to escalate in Bangladesh as unidentified attackers shot dead former student leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir in the capital, Dhaka, according to police. The killing is being seen as the latest incident in a series of violent attacks taking place ahead of the upcoming national elections.
Musabbir was a former General Secretary of the Dhaka Metropolitan North unit of the Swechchhasebak Dal, the volunteer wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). He was shot in the Karwan Bazar area of Dhaka. Police said the attack occurred near the Super Star Hotel, close to the busy Bashundhara City shopping complex.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the attackers fired from close range, killing Musabbir on the spot. Another person was seriously injured in the shooting and was rushed to hospital for treatment. Officials said the injured person’s condition is currently stable.
According to local media reports, the victims were first taken to BRB Hospital, after which one injured person was referred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment. Investigators said the attackers fired multiple rounds before fleeing the scene. Security agencies have launched a search operation to identify and arrest those involved, but no arrests had been made till Wednesday morning.
Bangladesh is scheduled to hold general elections in February 2026, and the election code of conduct is currently in force. Despite this, incidents of political violence have increased in recent days, raising serious concerns over law and order. A few days ago, a leader of the Jubo Dal (youth wing) was also shot dead. Earlier, on December 12, 2025, the killing of Inqilab Mancha leader Sharif Usman Hadi had triggered widespread protests and violence across the country.
With elections approaching, rising violence and political instability are being seen as a major challenge to the democratic process. Political analysts warn that such incidents could severely impact the electoral environment and pose a threat to national stability.