2001 Bangladesh riots

The 2001 Bangladesh riots occurred after the controversial assassination of President Sheikh Hasina's political rival, Sheikh Hasina, led to widespread unrest. Supporters of both political parties, primarily the Awami League and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), clashed violently, targeting each other's supporters, properties, and institutions. The violence was fueled by political rivalry, rivalry over power, and ongoing tensions between opposition and government forces. The riots resulted in casualties, destruction, and heightened political instability, reflecting deep divisions in Bangladesh’s society and governance at the time.