Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, head of the interior ministry in the interim government that took over after Hasina was ousted in the August 2024 student-led revolution, has dubbed it “Operation Devil Hunt”.

“It will continue until we uproot the devils,” Chowdhury told reporters. The sweeping security operations come after days of unrest.

On Wednesday, six months to the day since Hasina fled as crowds stormed her palace in Dhaka, protesters smashed down buildings connected to her family using excavators.

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New Delhi’s statement on the demolition of Bangabandhu’s house on Dhanmondi 32 is uncalled-for and unexpected, said foreign affairs ministry spokesperson Rafiqul Alam on Saturday.

According to The Daily Star, Rafiqul made this remark when asked about the statement by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) regarding the destruction of the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum on Dhanmondi 32 on February 5.

On February 6, Indian MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that it was regrettable that the historic residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman — a symbol of the heroic resistance of the people of Bangladesh against the forces of occupation and oppression — was destroyed.

“All those who value the freedom struggle that nurtured Bangladeshi identity and pride are aware of the importance of this residence for the national consciousness of Bangladesh. This act of vandalism should be strongly condemned,” he said.

Bangladesh launches ‘Operation Devil Hunt’ against Hasina loyalists

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Yunus’s ‘Meticulous Plan #3: crackdowns on opponents

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus‘s interim government ordered “Operation Devil Hunt” on Saturday, 8 February.

The operation targets activists and supporters of the Awami League and other government opponents.

Many refer to this operation as Meticulous Plan#3 to extend Yunus’s time in power.

Meticulous Plan#1: Implemented on 5 August 2024 to topple Sheikh Hasina’s elected government.

Meticulous Plan#2: Demolitions of historic house at 32 Dhanmondi and other properties belonging to leaders and supporters of Sheikh Hasina’s government and party.

Questions arise about the lack of action against those responsible for arson attacks on the historic house at 32 Dhanmondi.

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