Dhaka: In Bangladesh, Hindus and other minorities are continuously being made victims of violence, their houses are being set on fire. The honor of Hindu sisters and daughters is being looted. Murders are taking place. Minorities have to go through all limits of oppression. In such a situation, Transparency International Bangladesh has termed the attacks on religious minorities as “against the basic spirit” of the student movement. It also called on the authorities on Wednesday to ensure the security of property of the government and minority communities in the violence-hit country. .
Let us tell you that after the resignation of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and then leaving the country, the army there took control. After which President Mohammad Shahabuddin dissolved the Parliament on Tuesday and appointed 84-year-old Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus as the head of the interim government. The death toll in anti-government protests in Bangladesh has increased to 440. During this period, arson and vandalism were carried out in various parts of the country. Temples were also attacked. According to two community leaders in Dhaka, several Hindu temples, homes and business establishments have been vandalized and at least two Hindu leaders associated with Hasina’s Awami League party have been killed in the violence.
Hindu singer Rahul Anand’s house also attacked
According to the news published in Bangladesh’s English newspaper ‘Daily Star’, the residence of Rahul Anand, the lead singer of the popular folk band Jolar Gaan, was extensively vandalized on Monday, due to which the singer and his family had to take shelter at a secret place. Laid. Saiful Islam Jarnal, one of the founding members of Jolar Gaan, was quoted in the news as saying, “Rahul da and his family are scared and have taken shelter in a secret place, which is known to only a few people.” We have not been able to contact them yet. This was not even his house, it was taken on rent in which he has been living for decades.” The report said that the mob vandalized the house as well as looted valuables and set it on fire in which the musician’s body was burnt to death. More than 3000 musical instruments which he had prepared through years of hard work were also destroyed.
Along with houses, temples, shops were also marked.
“Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has strongly condemned the incidents of communal violence in the districts, including attacks on homes, temples and businesses of religious minorities,” a report in the Dhaka Tribune newspaper said. It said TIB also condemned the incidents of burning and looting of critical infrastructure and vehicles. TIB, an organization that speaks out against corruption in Bangladesh, has commented that such selfish and communal activities can thwart opportunities to rebuild the nation “with equity, justice and good governance”.
Attacks on Parliament House and PM House also
TIB Executive Director Dr. Iftikharuzzaman issued a statement on Tuesday urging all responsible authorities to take immediate steps to ensure the safety of minorities living in the country and state properties. He said, “It is extremely disappointing that we have to demand protection of religious minorities and state properties in the midst of an unprecedented triumphant moment of the movement, where hundreds of students and citizens have come out demanding equality, harmony and equal rights for all.” Shed blood for this.”
Referring to the recent violence and attacks on Parliament House, court complex, Chief Justice’s residence, government institutions, police stations, homes and business establishments, the newspaper said those who are retaliating by damaging government properties should be punished. It should be thought that whichever government comes to power will have to reconstruct them.