Bangladesh post-resignation violence (2024–present)

Bangladesh post-resignation violence
Part of the aftermath of July Revolution
Date5 August 2024 – present
(10 months and 15 days)
Location
Caused by
StatusCurrently irregular and low-level
Parties
Awami League
Casualties
Death(s)44 policemen (as of 18 August 2024)
2024 Bangladesh anti-Hindu violence
Arrested18,384
Damage1,494 monuments & sculptures
152 Hindu temples
40 Sufi graves

Following the resignation of Sheikh Hasina on 5 August 2024, the post-resignation violence in Bangladesh took place, between protesters and opposition activists on one side, and Awami League supporters, government and security officials on the other. On the day of Hasina's resignation, 25 police officers were killed. According to the Daily Sun, at least 119, including both the students and Awami League activists, were killed that day. According to Prothom Alo, 1,494 sculptures and monuments were vandalized across Bangladesh after the resignation of Sheikh Hasina.

The violence also affected the religious minority communities. According to the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, there have been over 2,010 attacks on Hindus or their properties spread over 45 districts and 5 Hindus have been killed in these attacks, 2 have been confirmed as Awami League members. Ahmadiyyas in Bangladesh were also attacked by groups damaging mosques and homes. The minority ethnic groups were also attacked. Mobs attacked and vandalized five to nine private television channels.