• The Daily Hints
• 14 May, 2025

·      Justice for Ilma’s Kitten Bangladesh 2025,

·      “Ilma’s 5-month-old kitten beaten bloody in Bashundhara by corporate employees on May 13th, 2025—demand justice to save cats.! #JusticeForCats #SaveCats”

A heart breaking incident on May 13th, 2025 in Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka has left animal lovers in shock—Ilma’s 5-month-old kitten was brutally beaten with a metal rod, allegedly by a maid under orders from corporate employees. With blood pouring from her nose and her body paralysed, the kitten’s cries for help have sparked outrage. Can justice be served to save cats and punish those responsible.?

Details & Context
On May 13th, 2025 around 2:30 PM, Ilma, a resident of Bashundhara Residential Area in Dhaka, heard desperate cries from a cat. Her brother had just returned from school and alerted her to the sound. Rushing upstairs, Ilma found her neighbours’ door open—Kazi Hasan Mahmood, a deputy director at Grameenphone’s business division and his wife Farhana Khanam, an employee at Aristo Pharma lived there. To her horror, Ilma saw their maid, Majida, beating a white cat with a metal rod. It was Ilma’s 5-month-old kitten, a rescue she had nurtured for months. The kitten had slipped out of Ilma’s home for just 10 minutes, only to face unimaginable cruelty.

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The kitten lay trembling, unable to move with blood streaming from her nose, as reported in a @viralFacebook post by Ilma, which was also shared by @thefrontpagebd on X. This wasn’t the first time these neighbours had harmed Ilma’s pets—six months ago, they allegedly threw another of her cats from the 8th floor, leading to severe lung damage and eventual death despite nine months of treatment. Ilma confronted the couple but they shouted at her, hurled insults and even threatened to slap her claiming Farhana’s illness as an excuse for the violence. However, Ilma noted that Farhana seemed well enough to yell and threaten her.

The maid, Majida later confessed to building security that Farhana had instructed her to beat the kitten, according to @Ilma’s post. CCTV footage and videos attached by Ilma captured the kitten’s pained cries and her own emotional breakdown, further fuelling public anger. The incident has drawn comparisons to other animal cruelty cases in the region like the poisoning of 10 dogs and a cat in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur area in November 2024, as reported by @TheBusinessStandard

Quotes

·      “I saw my cat laying there, shaking, crying for help, her nose bleeding—I don’t know what would’ve happened if I hadn’t reached on time.” – @Ilma, via her Facebook post, shared by @thefrontpagebd on X.

·      “At Grameenphone, we believe in compassion for all living beings. We are assessing this incident and will take necessary measures.” – Grameenphone statement, May 13th, 2025 per @TheDailyStar.

·      “Aristopharma is committed to humane behaviour. We are deeply concerned and investigating the matter.” – Aristopharma Ltd, May 13th, 2025, via @TheDailyStar.

·      “Public condemnation and social exclusion should hold animal abusers accountable.” – Obhoyaronno Animal Welfare Foundation, via Facebook, reported by @TheDailyStar.

Additional Information
This incident isn’t isolated—animal cruelty is a growing concern in Bangladesh. @TheDailyStar reported that the Obhoyaronno Animal Welfare Foundation urged Grameenphone and Aristopharma to take decisive action, emphasising the need for corporate accountability in animal welfare. Grameenphone, notably the only Bangladeshi corporation advocating for animal welfare, per the same report, issued a statement condemning the act. Aristopharma also responded, promising an investigation.

However, Bangladesh’s Animal Welfare Act of 2019 has loopholes, often allowing abusers to escape punishment, as noted by Obhoyaronno. A similar case in Dhaka University in 2023 where students killed stray cats en masse, sparked outrage but saw little justice, according to a Reddit post by u/AnimalWelfareDhaka. On X, posts under #JusticeForCats reflect rising public frustration, with users demanding stricter laws and accountability. The cultural context adds irony—Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is known for his love for cats, a fact Ilma highlighted in her post, questioning the couple’s claimed religiosity.

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Impact Analysis
The brutal beating of Ilma’s kitten on May 13th, 2025 could mark a turning point for animal welfare in Bangladesh. Public outrage, amplified by social media has put pressure on Grameenphone and Aristopharma to act, potentially setting a precedent for corporate responsibility in animal cruelty cases. If unaddressed, this incident risks further normalising violence against animals—experts link such acts to broader societal harm with studies cited by PETA India showing that animal abusers often escalate to human violence.

Economically, Grameenphone and Aristopharma may face reputational damage with X users calling for boycotts under #BoycottGrameenphone. The incident could also strain community relations in Bashundhara R/A where trust between neighbours is now shattered. Legally, the Animal Welfare Act of 2019 offers limited recourse but social accountability—through public shaming and job loss—might deliver justice where the law fails, as suggested by Obhoyaronno. Globally, this case highlights the need for stronger animal protection laws, aligning with campaigns by PETA India for harsher penalties, as seen in their push to amend the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

Conclusion
Ilma’s 5-month-old kitten faced unspeakable cruelty on May 13th, 2025 at the hands of corporate employees and their maid in Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka. This tragedy exposes the dark reality of animal cruelty in Bangladesh and the urgent need for justice. While Grameenphone and Aristopharma have promised action, the fight to save cats and punish culprits is far from over. Will this spark the change animals deserve or will monsters continue to roam free.? The world demands justice—now.! 

Call to Action (CTA)
Stand up for Ilma’s kitten and demand justice.! Follow and share The Daily Hints for the latest updates on this heart breaking case. Join the fight to save cats.! #JusticeForCats

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