Bangladesh, a country born through immense sacrifice and the blood of three million martyrs, now faces a grim reality that undermines its founding principles. Once envisioned as a peaceful and inclusive nation, it is increasingly being portrayed on the global stage as a breeding ground for lawlessness and violence. Muhammad Yunus, celebrated internationally as a Nobel laureate, has become a controversial figure domestically, with his regime accused of turning a blind eye to systematic oppression and targeted violence against the Hindu minority. This descent into chaos and targeted oppression is steering Bangladesh towards being labeled a “violence porn nation”. The international community must not ignore these alarming developments.
In history, tyrants like Adolf Hitler, Aung San Suu Kyi (known as Butcher of Rohingyas) and Ibrahim Raisi (known as Butcher of Tehran) have been branded as butchers for their genocidal actions against specific communities. Muhammad Yunus appears to be treading a similar path, with growing allegations of Hindu persecution under his administration. While this comparison might seem stark, the targeted violence, systemic neglect, and the blatant denial for minority oppression paint a damning picture. Hindus in Bangladesh are not only facing persecution but are being systematically marginalized, with their voices drowned in an environment of fear and repression.
Bangladesh’s independence was rooted in the promise of secularism and inclusivity. However, the current state of lawlessness and targeted violence against Hindus shows how far the nation has strayed from these ideals. This is not the........