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Bangladesh's new interim government says it is working to stop attacks on Hindus and other religious minorities. According to media reports, the interim cabinet said in its first official statement on Sunday after swearing in its members on Thursday night that attacks on religious minorities in some places have been observed with grave concern. The cabinet said it will immediately hold a meeting with representative bodies and other concerned groups to deal with such heinous attacks.
Mohammad Yunus will hold a meeting with Hindu students and youth on Monday
According to media reports, Bangladesh interim government leader Muhammad Yunus may hold a meeting with Hindu students and youth on Monday to discuss attacks against Hindus and other minorities. The likely meeting will focus on resolving the current crisis and ensuring the safety of the Hindu community.
Attacks on Hindus after Sheikh Hasina left the country
According to media reports, Bangladeshi Hindus are facing violence and looting after Sheikh Hasina resigned from the post of Prime Minister on Monday and fled to India. Many Hindu temples, houses and business establishments have been vandalized. At least two Hindu leaders associated with the Awami League party of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have been killed in the violence.
Members of the minority Hindu community protested for the second consecutive day
Thousands of members of the minority Hindu community held massive protests in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka and the northeastern port city of Chittagong for the second consecutive day on Saturday, demanding security amid attacks on temples, their homes and businesses across the country.
People of the Hindu community demanded action against those who committed atrocities
The protesting Hindu community was demanding setting up of a special tribunal to expedite action against those committing atrocities against minorities, 10 per cent parliamentary seats for minorities, implementation of Minority Protection Act, etc.
205 incidents of harassment in 52 districts
Dr Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser of the Bangladesh Hindu, Buddhist, Christian Oikya Parishad, a leading organisation that advocates for minority rights, published an open letter detailing 205 incidents of harassment in 52 districts since the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government on August 5, the Dhaka Tribune reported.
The protesters submitted an 8-point demand letter
On Saturday, the protesters submitted an eight-point memorandum of demands. These include speeding up the trial against those who commit atrocities against minorities, setting up a special tribunal for compensation to the victims and immediate implementation of the Minority Protection Act.