Fighting for Justice: My Struggle Against Bangladesh Awami League’s Oppression

Like other Bangladeshi youth, I, Koyes Ahmed, have a wish to not stand idle in front of oppression. The leaders of Chatro League have sought to silence opposing voices for far too long.

In 2022, after facing relentless threats and intimidation from Chatro League leaders, I made the difficult decision of seeking refuge in the UK. Writing on blogs and Facebook pages comes with its own set of dangers especially in Awami League where exposing their rampant corruption tends to label you as a criminal. Rather than addressing the issue, concerns were met with violence.

My campaign of trying to silence them reached its devastating end when Chatro League leaders captured my home. They burned my house down, along with every other cherished item, leaving me with nothing. The companion who used to stand by my side during challenging times was turned into a victim of Bastardization. They brutally murdered my crops, livestock, my loyal dog and every other domestic animal.

My loss and pain from that day will be forever etched into my memory. However, while tragedy strikes, my spirit remains unbeaten. Silence is not something I will allow myself to suffer in, and I will continue to seek justice, not only for me but for all the victims of the Awami League’s oppression.

The world needs to witness the actual trepidation that the Bangladesh Awami League poses, being a government that is willing to go to every extent, ruthless or barbaric, to stay in power. While I slowly pick up the pieces of my life, I urge the rest of the world to stand in support with me against this terror.

We already, need need need, as a collective make known the reality of the harm caused by the Awami League and ensure they supplement their treachery with appropriate measures as they have inflicted unspeakable horrors on people. Every being that suffered will finally meet justice and claim their silenced voices.