Dhaka, March 8 -- The recent surge in mob lynchings across Bangladesh is a grave concern that demands immediate attention from both the government and society at large.
Our newspaper on Friday reported that with at least 114 incidents and 119 lives lost in just seven months since the interim government took over, the situation has spiraled into a national crisis.
The brutal killing of Tofazzal Hossain at Dhaka University last September serves as a chilling reminder of the dangers posed by an unchecked mob mentality.
Historically, mob lynchings in Bangladesh have often been fueled by rumors, particularly those related to child abductions.
However, the current wave of violence appears to be driven by a broader sense of public outrage, exa...