Inquilab Mancha Threatens Mass Movement to Oust Yunus Regime Following Deadline Expiry

The political landscape in Bangladesh has reached a boiling point as Inquilab Mancha, the influential platform formerly allied with the interim government, has threatened to launch a mass movement to topple Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus. The ultimatum follows the expiration of a 24-hour deadline for the arrest of those responsible for the murder of anti-India leader Sharif Osman Hadi.

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The Failed Ultimatum

Despite a massive show of force during Hadi’s namaz-e-janaza (funeral prayer) on Sunday, where organizers claimed the support of over one million people, the interim government has yet to make any visible arrests.

• Official Silence: Abdullah Al Jaber, member secretary of Inquilab Mancha, criticized the Home Ministry and law enforcement for “neglecting their duties” and downplaying the gravity of the assassination.
• The Shift in Stance: Jaber indicated that the group’s support for the Yunus administration is no longer guaranteed. A protest procession scheduled for Monday afternoon in Dhaka will serve as the launchpad for their next course of action: either continued support or a “topple the government” movement.

Escalating Demands for Justice

Inquilab Mancha is pushing for immediate and drastic measures to address what they perceive as a failure of the state’s intelligence and legal apparatus:

1. Speedy Trial: The immediate formation of a Speedy Trial Tribunal to prosecute Hadi’s killers.
2. Intelligence Overhaul: The identification and removal of “Awami associates” embedded within civil and military intelligence agencies.
3. International Help: A suggestion to involve international agencies like the FBI or Scotland Yard to ensure a transparent investigation.

“If you cannot ensure justice, once the people start shedding blood, it will be unstoppable,” Jaber warned, targeting the perceived incompetence of agencies funded by public taxes.

Regional and Internal Tensions

The fallout from Hadi’s death has transcended domestic politics, sparking a wave of anti-India sentiment and internal unrest:

• Diplomatic Pressure: Following the December 12 shooting, Islamist groups and NCP leaders have demanded that India extradite the alleged shooter, leading to protests targeting Indian missions in several cities.
• Minority Concerns: Simultaneously, the Minority Unity Front has accused the Yunus regime of failing to protect minority communities. They allege that a lack of investigation into recent violence against minorities has fostered a climate of fear and mistrust across the country.

Current Investigative Status

While the pressure mounts, Bangladeshi authorities (including the Special Branch and Detective Branch) have admitted they possess no concrete information on the location of the suspected shooter. While they have no proof the suspect has crossed the border, the lack of progress has left a power vacuum that Inquilab Mancha appears ready to fill with street protests.