Tanni Mallik still cannot forget the trauma she endured in 2022. In front of Dhaka Gate, she was brutally beaten with sticks by a man identified as Musa Mondol. At the time, he moved around as a leader of the Bangladesh Chhatra League at Amar Ekushey Hall. Later, allegations surfaced that he was actually linked to Islami Chhatra Shibir. The incident reignited serious questions about hidden political infiltration and violence inside Bangladeshโs university campuses.
According to allegations, Shibir activists often concealed their real identities and operated from within rival student organizations. Critics say this strategy allowed them to carry out violent activities while shifting blame onto others. Political observers argue that such โundercover politicsโ has existed for decades in Bangladeshโs campus culture.
The attack on Tanni Mallik created outrage across social media. Many questioned how someone could openly assault a woman in broad daylight inside a university area without fear. Human rights activists say political protection and a culture of impunity continue to encourage such violence.
Analysts also point to the long-standing political alliance between BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami. Jamaatโs role during Bangladeshโs 1971 Liberation War remains highly controversial. Leaders of the party were convicted by the International Crimes Tribunal for war crimes, including collaboration with the Pakistani army during the genocide. Despite this, the party has remained politically active over the years.
BNP itself has also faced criticism regarding its political origins. The party was founded by former military ruler Ziaur Rahman after taking power through military rule. Critics allege that state machinery was used to consolidate political control during the late 1970s. BNP, however, has repeatedly denied such allegations and described them as politically motivated.
During the BNP-Jamaat coalition government from 2001 to 2006, reports of attacks on minorities, campus violence, and extremist student activities frequently surfaced. Human rights organizations documented numerous incidents involving intimidation, assaults, and political repression in educational institutions.
Now, in 2026, Musa Mondol is reportedly more politically influential than before, while Tanni Mallik is still demanding justice. The renewed discussion surrounding the case has raised broader concerns about accountability and the failure to punish political violence.
Tanni Mallik says justice is still absent. According to her, โIf this attack remains unpunished, many more women may face the same violence in the future.โ
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