Why is Yunus's police after these beautiful 'beauties' in Bangladesh?
Against the background of the ongoing political unrest in Bangladesh and rumors of a coup, the government has made harsh efforts to silence opposition voices. Action is also being taken against government critics on social media, and many people have been arrested on serious offenses like sedition.
The atmosphere in Bangladesh today is such that criticizing the government can be intimidating. Whether you're a celebrity actress or a beauty pageant winner. Tweeting against the government or military rule is now simply unlocking the door to prison. The reports coming in from the capital of the country, Dhaka, are not only frightening but also showing how democratic voices are being silenced in Bangladesh. In recent days, the police of Muhammad Yunus, the leader of the nation's caretaker government, have arrested many prominent personalities.
Why did the police arrest 'Miss Earth'?
Bangladesh's Miss Earth 2020 Meghna Alam was jailed for 30 days by Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Sefatullah on Thursday. They have been tried under the Special Powers Act, 1974, which authorizes the government to detain an individual without trial. Meanwhile, the Detective Branch (DB) police reportedly opened the door of his house and took him away.
Clampdown on film stars too
Sohana Saba, a well-known actress, was also interrogated by the DB Police, according to the Dhaka Tribune. It is yet to be ascertained what sort of charges have been leveled against him. Meanwhile, actress and director Mehr Afroz Shaon has been detained on charges of sedition. Reports said just before he was arrested, his family house was attacked. Xion recently lashed out at the interim government headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.
The government is cracking down hard on opponents
The background of these events in Bangladesh is connected with political unrest. The situation in the country is volatile ever since former prime minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and the army assumed control. There are ongoing protests and violent encounters. The present caretaker government has used a hardline approach to silence oppositional voices. People critical of the government are being attacked on social media. Artists, activists and citizens have been detained on very serious charges such as sedition. Criticism of the government has become a crime and has raised very serious questions about civil liberties.
