Cyber Incident Victim: Bangladesh Chhatra League
Date:
Jul 2024
Location:
Bangladesh
Summary
Websites belonging to Bangladesh Police and Bangladesh Chhatra League were reportedly compromised, displaying banners stating "hacked by resistance" alongside images of unidentified individuals and messages referencing ongoing quota reform demonstrations. The defaced pages redirected visitors to a Telegram channel named "Operation Huntdown," though police authorities denied the breach, attributing website accessibility issues to widespread internet disruptions and dismissing claims as unfounded rumors.
| CIA Posture | Motives | Tactics, Techniques & Procedures |
|---|---|---|
| Available to members | 1 motive | 1 technique |
| Threat Actors | Type | Location |
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| 0 actors | Available to members | Available to members |
Description
On July 18, 2024, the websites of Bangladesh Police (police.gov.bd) and Bangladesh Chhatra League (bsl.org.bd) were compromised by unidentified hackers. Attackers replaced the front pages of both sites with banners displaying the phrase "hacked by resistance" alongside photographs of unnamed individuals. The defacement included multiple messages addressing citizens and political parties regarding ongoing quota reform protests occurring in Bangladesh. Each message contained embedded hyperlinks redirecting visitors to a Telegram channel titled "Operation Huntdown," which became the sole destination for any clicks on the compromised pages. The synchronized timing and identical defacement methodology suggested a coordinated attack against both government-affiliated entities. No technical details about intrusion vectors, data breaches, or service disruptions beyond the front-page alterations were disclosed in available reports.
Bangladesh Police officials publicly denied the hacking claims shortly after media reports emerged. Assistant Inspector General Enamul Haque Sagar asserted the police website remained operational from his office location, dismissing the incident as a rumor fueled by nationwide internet connectivity issues that had hampered public access throughout the day. No statements from Bangladesh Chhatra League representatives or technical teams were documented in immediate aftermath reports. The attackers' messages specifically referenced quota reform demonstrations but did not issue explicit threats or demands beyond promoting their Telegram channel. No subsequent claims of responsibility or evidence of data exfiltration were verified at the time of initial reporting.