Bloodshed before elections in Bangladesh! BNP leader murdered in Dhaka, why was he shot in public? , Bangladesh Dhaka Bnp Leader Shot Dead Before National Election Violence Alert

BNP Leader Shot Dead In Dhaka: BNP leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir was shot dead in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka on Tuesday night. The incident comes at a time when political violence is on the rise ahead of national elections on February 12. An atmosphere of fear has spread in the caravan market and surrounding busy areas of the capital. Unidentified assailants opened fire at Musabbir from close range near Super Star Hotel. Another person was also injured in this attack, who has been admitted to the hospital.

What do you know about the attack?

Musabbir, who was previously the general secretary of the Dhaka Metropolitan North Swayamsevak Dal, was shot at in the Caravan Bazaar area at 8.30 pm. The attackers fled from the spot. Injured Musabbir was first taken to BRB Hospital, then shifted to a private hospital in Panthapath area, where he died. Officials said he was shot in the stomach. The number of injured and the busyness of the area made the incident even more dangerous.

In the capital of Bangladesh, miscreants shot dead Azizur Rahman Mosabbir, former general secretary of the Dhaka Metropolitan North Volunteer Party. Is there no security for the general public and any party members? Is it with the administration of the usurious militant Yunus? pic.twitter.com/UUxnlwpd8a

— Desperate (@Desperate115132) January 7, 2026

Is political violence increasing before elections?

Musabbir’s killing is a string of increasingly violent incidents in recent weeks. Just a few days ago, the leader of Jubo group was shot. Osman Hadi was also assassinated on 12 December. These incidents have raised serious questions of security in the capital before the elections.

Police and security drill

Immediately after the attack, police and army increased patrolling in the area. Citizens protested and blocked roads at Sark Fountain intersection. At 10.30 pm, the army and police evacuated the area and restored traffic. Police have started a search operation, but no one has been arrested yet.

How is the situation developing in Bangladesh?

This shooting has spread fear and unrest in the capital. People are questioning whether the elections will be secure and who is responsible. Political analysts are considering this as a warning of big danger before the elections. The murder of BNP leader in Dhaka has raised serious security questions in the electoral politics of Bangladesh. Political violence continues to increase in the capital, and it remains to be seen what action the government and security agencies take ahead of the elections.