Tulip Siddiq Remains Silent on 86 Disappearances in Bangladesh, Claims Lawyer
Tulip Siddiq faced criticism for not addressing the disappearance of 86 men in Bangladesh, despite being urged to intervene by activists.
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Dhaka: So, there’s this big story about Tulip Siddiq, right? Apparently, she didn’t say a word when she was told that 86 people had gone missing in Bangladesh. A lawyer brought this up, and it’s causing quite a stir.
Back in 2022, a group called Maayer Daak reached out to her. They were asking for help to free these men who were allegedly held in secret detention. They thought, since she’s related to the former prime minister, she might have some pull.
Now, she did pass the message along to a shadow minister, but she didn’t make it public or try to contact her aunt, who was in charge at the time. It’s a bit of a letdown, especially since she’s been vocal about other issues.
Her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, was the prime minister for 15 years before being ousted last year. During her time, many critics were arrested or even killed. It’s a pretty dark chapter in Bangladesh’s history.
One of the guys who went missing was Mir Ahmad Bin Quasem, a barrister who was held for eight years. He only got out the day after Hasina left office. His family has been pretty vocal about how Tulip hasn’t done enough to help.
In fact, they said that when she was asked about him a few years back, police showed up at their home. That’s just chilling, right? It’s like a scene from a thriller movie.
In December 2024, there were protests in Dhaka, with people demanding Hasina’s extradition and trial. It’s clear that the public is really fed up with the situation.
Maayer Daak sent Tulip an email, asking her to step in for the 86 men who were taken by the government. They were never officially arrested, just picked up and vanished. It’s heartbreaking for the families involved.
One of the women from the group, Sanjida Islam, even mentioned that Tulip has a background with Amnesty International, so she should be against these enforced disappearances. She really thought Tulip could make a difference.
But when Tulip finally responded, it was all about parliamentary protocol. She said she could only act on behalf of her constituents, which felt like a cop-out to many.
It’s been a tough time for Tulip, too. She recently resigned from her position in the government after being accused of misleading the public. Now, she’s facing multiple investigations back in Bangladesh for various allegations, including money laundering.
Michael Polak, who represented Bin Quasem, expressed how disheartening it is that Tulip didn’t speak out. He pointed out that enforced disappearances are a huge issue in Bangladesh, and her silence could have made a difference.
It’s a complicated situation, and it seems like there’s a lot more to unfold. People are watching closely to see what happens next.