Hindu Homes Targeted In Bangladesh

Mobs Run Amok After Sheikh Hasina Exit…

Several Hindu temples and business establishments were attacked after Sheikh Hasina was ousted as Prime Minister, according to a community association (CA).

While leaders have appealed to people not to target the Hindu minority, concerns have been raised about their safety.

Several voices have come out in support of Hindus and some temples are being protected by Muslims and Hindus altogether.

Hindus account for nearly 8 percent of Bangladesh's 17 crore population, and a large section of this community has traditionally backed Sheikh Hasina's Awami League.

This is only because of Sheikh Hasina's strong ties with India and Awami League's posturing as a largely secular force as compared to the opposition.

With the government toppled and the new administration yet to take charge, mobs are running amok, targeting police stations, prisons, Awami League leaders' homes and Hindu establishments.

Tarique Rahman, BNP leader and son of former PM Khaleda Zia, is appealing for calm.

"I call upon the people of Bangladesh to display restraint and calm amid this transitional moment on our democratic path.

We must protect all Bangladeshis, irrespective of religion and politics, from discriminatory violence, and not to harass any particular community.

Any religion will not be left behind or be prejudiced on our democratic path; together, we are all proudly Bangladeshis," he said in a post on X.