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Outcry in Bangladesh: Lynching Sparks National Protests
DHAKA DISTRICT, DHAKA DIVISION, JUL 12 – The lynching followed a dispute over extortion money and triggered nationwide protests; authorities arrested at least seven suspects amid calls for justice and law enforcement reforms.
- On July 9, 2025, Lal Chand, also known as Sohag, a scrap metal trader, was fatally attacked near Mitford Hospital in Dhaka, with the assault captured on video and widely shared online.
- The killing reportedly arose from a conflict over extortion involving members of the BNP’s youth organization, with 19 individuals formally charged in connection to the case.
- The brutal murder sparked widespread protests by students across universities in Dhaka and other cities, who criticized the interim BNP-backed government for failing to control mob violence.
- Authorities arrested at least seven suspects, including two with illegal firearms, and launched a nationwide operation, while intelligence agencies promised no accused would be spared regardless of political affiliation.
- The case and protests highlight escalating mob violence amid political unrest since August 2024, raising concerns about law and order and demands for justice across Bangladesh.
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Leaning Left8Leaning Right10Center10Last UpdatedBias Distribution36% Center, 36% Right
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- 36% of the sources are Center, 36% of the sources lean Right
36% Right
L 29%
C 36%
R 36%
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