Bangladesh remains in a state of turmoil as student-led protests forced key officials to resign, including the country’s Chief Justice and central bank governor. The unrest has also sparked massive demonstrations by the minority Hindu community, who have become targets in the ongoing violence.
On Saturday, thousands of Hindus staged protests in Dhaka and Chattagram, demanding protection and justice after a series of attacks on their temples, homes, and businesses.
Interim leader Muhammad Yunus condemned the attacks on minorities, labelling them as “heinous”, and reiterated that restoring law and order remains the top priority.
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The law and order situation in Bangaldesh remains precarious, with several Hindu temples, households, and businesses vandalised and at least two Hindu leaders killed since Sheikh Hasina resigned as Prime Minister and fled to India.
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Members of the Hindu community, facing attacks, have taken to the streets demanding the creation of special tribunals to expedite trials of those who persecute minorities. They also sought the allocation of 10 per cent of parliamentary seats for minorities and the enactment of a minority protection law.
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Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor to the newly formed caretaker government, condemned the attacks on minority communities and urged the youth to protect them. “You have been able to save the country; can’t you save some families?… They are my brothers; we fought together, and we will stay together,” he stated.
Source Agencies
