In a significant cyber attack, the Bangladesh Post websites have been taken offline by the notorious hacking group, Hacktivist Vanguard. The affected websites, bdpost.gov.bd and bangladeshpost.gov.bd, were defaced and rendered inaccessible. The reason behind the attack, according to Hacktivist Vanguard, is to support the ongoing student protests in Bangladesh. These protests demand an end to a quota system that reserves up to 30% of government jobs for relatives of veterans who fought in Bangladesh’s war of independence in 1971. The students argue that the system is discriminatory and benefits supporters of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. They are advocating for a merit-based system to replace the existing quotas.
The protests have escalated into violent clashes, resulting in at least 25 deaths and hundreds of injuries. Students, police, and government supporters have been involved in these confrontations, with allegations that police and government supporters have attacked the student protesters. The violence began at Dhaka University and has since spread to other cities across Bangladesh. The demands for reform stem from the students’ belief that the current quota system unfairly favors certain groups and perpetuates inequality.
The hacking operation was conducted by a member of Hacktivist Vanguard known as INDIX FALCON. The attack has drawn significant attention online, with the hashtag #FUCKYOUBDGOV trending as a result. Through this cyber attack, Hacktivist Vanguard aims to highlight the ongoing struggle of the students and the violence they are facing in their fight for a fairer system.
