Serious allegations have emerged against the Bangladesh Army following a midnight raid on a Hindu-majority village in Dhanpur Union under Itna Upazila of Kishoreganj district. According to local residents, army personnel conducted house-to-house searches at around 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, and allegedly subjected members of the Hindu community to physical assault and intimidation without any clear or specific justification.
Eyewitness accounts claim that several homes were forcefully entered, residents were beaten, and an atmosphere of fear and terror was created throughout the village. Despite the passage of significant time since the incident, the Bangladesh Army has reportedly failed to provide any logical explanation or concrete evidence to justify the operation.
The incident has triggered widespread outrage and condemnation. Veteran freedom fighter Fazlur Rahman strongly denounced the alleged violence, calling it a gross violation of human rights and constitutional principles. He demanded an impartial and transparent investigation into the incident and urged the concerned authorities to take immediate steps to prevent further harassment and persecution of minority communities.
Human rights activists and civil society groups have also expressed deep concern, warning that such actions threaten social harmony and undermine the rule of law. They have called on the government to ensure accountability, protect minority rights, and restore public confidence in state institutions.
As tensions continue to rise, the people of Dhanpur await justice, while the nation watches closely for an official response and concrete action from the authorities.
