Sheikh Hasina Raises Concern Over Attacks on Religious Minorities in Bangladesh, Calls for International Intervention
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New Delhi, November 13: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed serious concern over the continuing attacks on religious minorities in Bangladesh, alleging that violence targeting their homes and places of worship has created an atmosphere of fear and insecurity among minority communities.
Hasina's remarks come amid continuing concerns over the safety of religious minorities and the broader law and order situation in Bangladesh.
Hasina said that Hindus, Buddhists, Christians and people belonging to other religious communities were equal citizens and deserved the same rights to live safely and practise their faith without fear.
Highlighting the case of jailed Hindu religious leader Chinmoy Krishna Das, Hasina criticised the Bangladeshi authorities for denying him parole to visit his seriously ill mother before her death. According to her, Das was granted only five hours of parole after her death to attend the funeral, despite having recently secured bail in two separate cases.
Das, spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilito Sanatani Jagaran Jot, was arrested in Dhaka on November 25, 2024. His arrest triggered widespread protests by Hindu communities in Bangladesh and several parts of the world. India had also expressed serious concern over his arrest and urged Bangladeshi authorities to ensure the safety and security of religious minorities.
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Hasina called upon the international community to take serious note of the alleged atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh. She demanded impartial investigations into incidents of violence and equal legal protection for every citizen, irrespective of religious identity.
The former Prime Minister also expressed concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in the country, pointing to increasing incidents of extortion, mob violence and targeted attacks against women and minority communities.
Accusing the current authorities of prioritising the prosecution of Awami League leaders and workers, Hasina alleged that the administration was neglecting the everyday security and employment-related concerns of ordinary citizens.
She further said that Bangladesh needed to move away from political revenge and focus on improving the lives, security and dignity of its people.