Good news for Hindus in Bangladesh as India tells Yunus government to…

MEA spokesperson in a media briefing said, "It is the responsibility of the interim government of Bangladesh to protect Hindus and other minorities.

India-Bangladesh Tension: The situation in Bangladesh has worsened after the resignation of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Atrocities on minorities, including Hindus, have increased under the government led by Mohammad Yunus. Now, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has taken cognizance of the situation and stated to Bangladesh that it is the responsibility of the government there to protect Hindus and their properties. Also, the Ministry has said that India supports a stable and inclusive Bangladesh.

MEA spokesperson in a media briefing said, “It is the responsibility of the interim government of Bangladesh to protect Hindus and other minorities as well as their properties and religious institutions.” He further said that India is concerned about the deteriorating law and order situation in Bangladesh, which has become worse due to the violent extremists.

The MEA highlighted that India supports a stable, peaceful, and inclusive Bangladesh in which all issues are resolved through democratic methods and inclusive elections.

Violence Against Hindus

Following the massive anti-government protest in Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina fled the country to India on August 5 last year. A new government was formed under the leadership of Nobel Prize winner Mohammad Yunus. After the formation of the new government, people of Bangladesh hoped that Yunus would improve the situation in the country, but the situation went out of control.

Hindus started being targeted, temples and idols of Hindu Gods started being attacked. Apart from this, Hindus were also forcibly removed from jobs. Several Hindus also lost their lives.

The Indian government is keeping a close eye on the entire matter and has appealed to the Bangladesh government several times to improve the situation. India is not giving any response to Bangladesh’s demand

Meanwhile, Bangladesh is requesting the return of Sheikh Hasina from India, but has yet to receive a reply. Mohammad Yunus stated that Dhaka has formally requested India’s extradition of the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, but has not received any official acknowledgment from New Delhi.

In an interview with the UK channel ‘Sky News’, Yunus mentioned that Hasina will face prosecution for crimes against humanity. Hasina, 77, went to India following significant student-led protests in Bangladesh last year and has been residing there since August 5. The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh has issued an arrest warrant for Hasina and several former cabinet members, advisors, and military and civilian officials for crimes against humanity and genocide.