By Admin 
Political violence is not showing any signs of stopping before the upcoming elections in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) youth leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir was shot dead by unknown assailants in the capital Dhaka on Tuesday night. This incident has happened at a time when the election code of conduct is in force in the country and voting is to be held on February 12. This murder has once again raised serious questions about the deteriorating law and order and election environment in Bangladesh.
Firing took place in Karwan Bazaar
According to police and party sources, Azizur Rahman Musabbir was the former general secretary of Dhaka Metropolitan North Swayamsevak Dal. He was attacked near Bashundhara City Shopping Complex, near Super Star Hotel in Karwan Bazaar area on Tuesday night at around 8.30 pm. This area is one of the busiest commercial areas of Dhaka.
bullets fired at close range
According to initial information, the attackers fired several rounds at Musabbir from very close range and fled from the spot. As soon as he was shot, his condition became critical on the spot. Another person was also injured in the attack, who was immediately taken to the hospital. Police said that the condition of the injured is stable.
died in hospital
Tejgaon division’s Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Fazlul Karim told local media that both the victims were first taken to BRB Hospital. Later Musabbir was admitted to a private hospital in Panthpath area, where he died due to bullet injury in the stomach. The second injured was sent to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for better treatment.
Increasing political violence before elections
This murder is considered to be part of a series of increasing political violence in Bangladesh. In recent days, a leader of Jubo party was also shot dead. Earlier on December 12, Inquilab Manch leader Usman Hadi was also assassinated amid political turmoil. The political atmosphere of the country has remained continuously tense since the removal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power following the mass movement in July.
Chaos and road jam in the area
After the firing incident, tension spread in Karwan Bazaar area. Angry people blocked the road at Sark Fountain intersection, due to which traffic came to a standstill till late night. At around 10.30, army personnel reached the spot and removed the protesters and opened the road.
Police-Army deployed, investigation ongoing
However, the protesters later returned, after which security forces cordoned off the area and vehicles were allowed to pass with caution. Police and army teams remained deployed at the spot for several hours so that the situation did not worsen further. At present, a search operation is being conducted to identify the attackers, but till Wednesday morning no one has been arrested.