A group of 46 citizens from Bangladesh’s education, cultural, and human rights sectors have criticised law-enforcing agencies for “using excessive force” against students, political gatherings, and individuals expressing dissent. Expressing concern over the recent baton charge on BUET students and the Gono Odhikar Parishad activists, they said: "The government must take responsibility for making security forces people-friendly." “On one hand, there are accusations of law enforcers’ negligence in protecting people's lives and property, religious sites, entertainment venues, national assets, and public places. “On the other, they are seen using excessive force against unarmed students, political gatherings, groups, and people with differing views. It said, “While protesting with certain demands, students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology faced excessive force.
