Bangladesh's Interim Government Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Awami League Supporters

Operation Devil Hunt arrests over 1,300 individuals following violence linked to deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's loyalists.

Bangladesh's interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, initiated 'Operation Devil Hunt' to address unrest and vandalism across the country.
The operation has resulted in the arrest of 1,308 individuals, primarily targeting members of the Awami League and its affiliates, with a focus on metropolitan areas and districts like Gazipur and Cumilla.
The crackdown follows violent incidents, including an attack on a former minister's residence in Gazipur and widespread vandalism reportedly linked to supporters of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India in August 2024 after being ousted in a student-led uprising, faces charges of crimes against humanity and remains a polarizing figure in the ongoing political turmoil.
Authorities have established a command center at Police Headquarters to monitor and coordinate the operation, which aims to restore law and order and prevent further destabilization.