Written By: Sayantan Ghosh
News18.com
Last Updated: September 19, 2024, 16:51 IST
New Delhi, India
The Yunus government must be held accountable for its promises, and the international community must ensure that the rights, safety, and dignity of all minorities are protected. (Image: Reuters)
The Hindu community in Bangladesh, constituting about 8 per cent of the population, is facing one of its most perilous moments in recent history. For years, they have endured systematic persecution, but the recent ousting of Sheikh Hasina’s government has pushed the situation to a crisis point. Protests by Hindus have erupted across the country, driven by fear and desperation, as attacks on temples, homes, and businesses escalate. This vulnerable minority is calling for justice and protection in a country where they have long been marginalised and abandoned.
Interim Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus has promised to protect the Hindu minority, pledging compensation for victims and safety for religious communities. But these assurances are being met with increasing scepticism. The reality on the ground tells a starkly different story. Attacks on Hindus have continued unabated, with reports of vandalism, arson, and even murder. The government’s controversial decisions, such as lifting bans on extremist groups and engaging with radical leaders, have only deepened the community’s fears. Yunus’s words of protection feel hollow when juxtaposed with the inaction and violence Hindus continue to face daily.
This escalating persecution demands urgent international attention. Human rights organisations, global leaders, and advocacy groups must pressure the Bangladeshi government to take immediate, concrete steps to safeguard its minority populations. The Hindu community in Bangladesh is on the brink of a humanitarian crisis, and without external intervention, the situation will only worsen. The Yunus government must be held accountable for its promises, and the international community must ensure that the rights, safety, and dignity of all minorities are protected. If left unchecked, this violence could spiral into a tragedy of global proportions.
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