Havoc on Hindus in Bangladesh! 7 houses were burnt in 5 days, another youth was lynched; Tariq Anwar appeals for peace- TOP UPDATES

Bangladesh communal violence, Hindus attacks in Bangladesh: Bangladesh is currently going through a deep political and social crisis. Sheikh Hasina Since the fall of the government and the assumption of power by the interim government, incidents of attacks on minority communities, especially Hindus, have been continuously coming to light in the country. In the last few days, arson, lynching and mob violence have created serious concern not only within the country but also at the international level.

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Houses of 7 Hindu families were burnt in 5 days

According to local media reports, houses of at least seven Hindu families were burnt in the last five days. The latest incident happened on Tuesday, when eight members of two families were sleeping inside the house when their houses were set on fire.

narrow survivors

Mithun Shil, an expatriate Bangladeshi citizen who returned from Dubai, said that when he woke up from the smoke, he tried to go out, but both the doors were locked from outside. Ultimately we had to save our lives by cutting the bamboo and tin walls. Mithun says that this is not a coincidence but a completely planned attack, because three days ago the house of a Hindu family was targeted in a nearby village.

police action

Police have so far arrested five suspects and the search for the rest is ongoing. Besides, talks have been held to increase communal harmony and monitoring by holding meetings with local influential people.

Two lynchings in 7 days, anger in the country

Amidst these incidents of arson, two lynchings in the last seven days have made the situation more explosive. 28-year-old Hindu factory worker in central Mymensingh Dipu Chandra Das He was beaten to death by a mob on charges of alleged ‘religious insult’ and his body was set on fire. After this incident, protests took place across the country. Now on Wednesday, a person named Amrit Mandal (Samrat) was beaten to death by a mob in Rajbari district.

According to the police, Samrat had two cases registered against him including murder. He allegedly ran a gang involved in extortion and was hiding in India for a long time. After returning, he went to the village to collect money, where the mob beat him up. His associate Mohammad Salim has been arrested with weapons. However, despite the criminal background, the mob taking law into its own hands is raising serious questions on the interim government and the security system.

Interim government response

The interim government led by Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus strongly condemned the lynching of Dipu Das, saying, “There is no place for such violence in the new Bangladesh. The culprits will not be spared.” But the situation on the ground and continuous incidents are raising questions on the capacity and will of the government.

India and international concerns

India has also expressed concern several times about the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh. In the recent demonstration in Dhaka, minority organizations accused the government of failure.

Tariq Rehman’s peace appeal

In this tense environment, BNP working president Tariq Rahman returned from London after 17 years of exile and appealed for peace, unity and inclusive Bangladesh. He said, “This country belongs to the people of the hills and the plains – Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and Christians… We have to create a Bangladesh where every citizen is safe.” His statement is being seen as an attempt to reassure the minorities.

Political background and challenges ahead

• ban on awami league
• Rise of Jamaat-e-Islami
• upcoming elections
• attacks on minorities
• questions on law and order

Amidst all this, Tariq Rehman is presenting himself as a big contender for the future. Referring to the movements from 1971 to 2024, he talked about democracy and freedom of expression.

question still remains

Recent incidents in Bangladesh show that the security vacuum after the change of power is proving fatal for minorities. Peace appeals and statements have their place, but until strict action and reliable security are seen on the ground, fear and discontent will persist. The question is clear – will ‘New Bangladesh’ really become safe for all, or will it remain just a political slogan?