The growing wave of violence across Dhaka, with attacks near police stations, government buildings and university campuses, has created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty that cannot be allowed to continue. More than 50 crude bomb explosions and at least eight buses set on fire in recent days should be enough to sound the alarm.
What is particularly concerning is how little we know about those responsible. While police have reported arrests and ongoing investigations, the larger questions remain unanswered: Who is organizing these attacks, where the explosives are coming from, who is financing the perpetrators, and what they are hoping to achieve.
These are questions that demand urgent and credible answers, and the government and law enforcement agencies must get to the bottom of this fast. Investigations cannot become an endless cycle of statements about operations and arrests without tangible results. Authorities must identify not only those carrying out the attacks but also the people financing, supplying, and directing them. CCTV footage, intelligence gathering, and coordinated police operations must be used effectively to establish the full network behind this violence.
At the same time, arrests must be based on evidence, not political affiliations or suspicion. Holding the right people accountable is essential, but indiscriminate action will only undermine public confidence in law enforcement.
More importantly, the government must do everything within its power to remove the growing sense of fear and insecurity gripping the country. People should not have to worry about their safety when travelling to work, attending university, or simply going about their daily lives.
Stronger security measures, visible police presence, and timely public communication are imperative to restoring confidence. Violence and intimidation cannot become an accepted part of everyday life.
The public deserves to know who is behind these attacks and what is being done to stop them, and the government must act decisively before this situation deteriorates further.
Restoring public safety must be an immediate priority.
