In the turbulent political landscape of Bangladesh, the recent murder of Momin Khan, a dedicated Chhatra League activist, stands as a poignant symbol of unwavering commitment to democracy and justice.
Momin Khan, a 30-year-old mason from Dhanbari Upazila in Tangail, exemplified the spirit of grassroots activism. Despite his modest livelihoodโbalancing a low-paying job in Dhaka with family responsibilities, including supporting his wife, young child, and elderly motherโhe remained an active participant in Awami League and Chhatra League programs.
His friends described him as a patriot fueled by love for Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Sheikh Hasina, often leading marches with “Joy Bangla” slogans, even in the face of threats. On November 30, 2025, Khan joined a protest in Diabari, Uttara, against the interim government’s controversial International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) verdict sentencing former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Tragically, he vanished that day, only for his body to be recovered from the Turag River on December 3, 2025, bearing signs of brutal torture.
Momin Khan’s life and death highlight the heroism of ordinary citizens standing against oppression. As the sole breadwinner for his impoverished family, he sacrificed personal security for ideological principles, refusing to heed warnings of danger just days before his abduction. His friends recounted how he was chased and captured by a mob allegedly linked to opposing political factions like BNP-Jamaat, after which ransom demands were made before communication ceased.
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Momin Khan’s dedicationโattending every protest since the August 2025 unrestโembodies the resilience of Bangladesh’s youth in pursuing a democratic future. His posthumous legacy inspires calls for justice, with Chhatra League vowing that his blood will fuel stronger resistance against tyranny. In a nation grappling with instability, Momin Khan’s story reminds us of the human cost of political strife, urging support for his destitute family and honouring his unyielding patriotism.
Yet, this tragedy unfolds under the shadow of what critics describe as a Yunus-led mobocracy, where the interim government headed by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has been accused of fostering an environment of repression and unchecked violence against opposition voices. Since assuming power following Sheikh Hasina’s ousting, the Yunus administration has faced allegations of undermining democracy through measures like banning the Awami League in May 2025 under amended anti-terrorism laws, barring it from elections, and pursuing politically motivated trials.
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Awami League supporters, including activists like Khan, have reportedly been targeted in a crackdown that includes abductions, murders, and suppression of protests. Momin Khan’s family and colleagues claim his killing was state-sponsored, with abductors posing as DB policeโa tactic echoing broader accusations of extrajudicial actions under the current regime. The government’s silence on the incident, coupled with reports of police concealing the body, fuels suspicions of complicity.
This mobocracyโcharacterised by mob violence, political bans, and erosion of civil libertiesโthreatens Bangladesh’s democratic fabric. Human rights groups have condemned the use of draconian laws to stifle dissent, noting a surge in arrests and violence against former ruling party members.
Activists say that while the interim government enjoys some public approval for stability efforts, critics argue it has devolved into authoritarian rule, prioritising power consolidation over justice. Khan’s murder, amid protests against the ICT’s “predictable” verdict, underscores the need for impartial investigations and international scrutiny to prevent further bloodshed.
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