Bangladesh today observes Shapla Massacre Day, commemorating the deadly crackdown on Hefazat-e-Islam’s rally at Dhaka’s Shapla Chattar on May 5, 2013. The operation, known as “Operation Secure Shapla,” was carried out jointly by law enforcement agencies during the night, leaving an unresolved debate over the number of casualties. While the then government claimed minimal deaths, rights group Odhikar listed 61 victims. The International Crimes Tribunal’s (ICT) investigation agency has now confirmed evidence of 32 killings, citing the use of lethal weapons and sound grenades after cutting electricity.
Following political changes in 2024, previously suppressed information about the incident has begun to surface. The ICT investigation agency is preparing to submit a report accusing 25 individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir, and ex-DMP Commissioner Benazir Ahmed. Families of victims, long silenced by fear, are now demanding justice and accountability.
Hefazat-e-Islam leaders have urged current Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to ensure exemplary punishment for those responsible, emphasizing that justice for the May 5 killings is essential to uphold the rule of law in Bangladesh.
বিচারহীনতা ও সত্য উদঘাটনের নতুন লড়াই স্টাফ রিপোর্টার প্রকাশ : ০৫ মে ২০২৬, ০৫: ০৩ মতিঝিলের শাপলা চত্বরে হেফাজতে ইসলামের সমাবেশে ২০১৩ সালের ৫ মে রাতের অন্ধকারে চালানো নারকীয় অভিযানের স্মৃতি আজও বাংলাদেশের মানুষের মনে দগদগে ক্ষত হিসেবে বিরাজ করছে। ইসলা
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