More than 2 thousand attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh! Minorities took to the streets, appealed to Yunus government

Bangladesh: Hindus are being attacked in Bangladesh since the coup in Bangladesh. Meanwhile, thousands of minority Hindus took out a rally in Bangladesh on Friday (1 November). During this, Hindus demanded that the Bangladesh government protect them from attacks and harassment. Apart from this, withdraw the treason cases against the leaders of Hindu community.

About 30,000 Hindus took out a rally at a major intersection in Bangladesh’s south-eastern city of Chittagong. During this time he was demanding his rights. According to Hindustan Times, there have been reports of protests from other parts of Bangladesh also.

‘After change of government, attacks are happening continuously’

Hindu groups say that since the beginning of August, there have been thousands of attacks on Hindus since the coup in the country. At the same time, Muhammad Yunus, who is leading the interim government in the country, says that these figures have been exaggerated. Hindus constitute about 8% of Bangladesh’s population of approximately 170 million, while Muslims constitute about 91%.

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Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council has said that “there have been more than 2,000 attacks on Hindus since Aug. 4. Hindus and other minority communities say the interim government hasn’t adequately protected them and that hardline Islamists are becoming increasingly… pic.twitter.com/lyHdDSw3Vg

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The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, the country’s influential minority group, has said there have been more than 2,000 attacks on Hindus since August 4, while the interim government struggles to restore order.

Prime Minister Modi has also expressed concern

United Nations human rights officials and other rights groups have expressed concern over human rights in Bangladesh. Hindus and other minority communities say the interim government has not provided them adequate security and that radicals have become increasingly influential since Sheikh Hasina’s ouster. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has also expressed concern over these attacks.

Donald Trump also condemned

Donald Trump had condemned the attacks on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh. While wishing Diwali on his social media platform on Thursday, Trump wrote, “I hope that this festival of lights will lead to the victory of good over evil. I strongly condemn the barbaric violence against Hindus, Christians and other minorities who are being attacked and looted by mobs in Bangladesh, where there is complete lawlessness.”

During this, he accused Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden of ignoring the plight of Hindus around the world. He also promised to protect Hindu Americans. He wrote, “This would never have happened during my lifetime. Kamala and Joe have ignored Hindus around the world and in America.”