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The advisor stresses the need for increased awareness to put an end to such practices
Published : 05 Mar 2025, 12:14 AM
The interim government remains firm against mob justice and moral policing, Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said.
Speaking at a press conference at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka on Tuesday, she outlined the decisions taken in the advisory council meeting.
Rizwana said, “There is no place for mob justice or moral policing in the country. The government has always maintained a strong position against this.
“However, since we have not yet fully restored law and order, incidents of mob justice and moral policing have occurred in some areas.
“The government’s stance is clear—there is no scope for such actions.”
The terms “mob” and “mob justice” have resurfaced repeatedly since the power change in August 2024.
In several incidents, outraged crowds have taken the law into their own hands.
The latest controversy took place on Saturday in Dhaka’s Lalmatia, where a heated altercation erupted at a tea shop over two young women smoking.
It remains a topic of ongoing discussion.
Rizwana said, "Much has been said about the incident. Both parties have signed a settlement agreement in front of police, so it must be considered final.
“The government does not support violence against women."
In response to a question, she said: "Both parties believe the incident stemmed from a heated exchange. They do not view it as a criminal act.
“The matter has been resolved between them, and neither side wishes to take it further."
‘NEED FOR WIDESPREAD AWARENESS, PUBLICITY’
When asked why the trend of mob justice cannot be stopped, the advisor said: "To stop this, there needs to be widespread awareness and publicity.
“Even during previous political regimes, incidents of mob justice and moral policing took place."
She continued, "When law-enforcing agencies step in with full force, the scale of the problem will decrease.
“If anyone faces mob justice, the government will stand by them. As law and order improves, the situation will be better controlled."
Rizwana said it will take a bit more time to restore peace and order in the country.
“There are many explanations for why certain events occur, but the government is highlighting the ones that are proven to be true.”
“The relevant ministries are working on how the allies of the autocrat fled and left the country,” she concluded.
