Hindu Temple, Shops Vandalized in Bangladesh after Facebook Post
Four people were detained by Bangladeshi authorities on saturday about the destruction of a Hindu temple, as well as homes and businesses owned by the Hindu community in Sunamganj district earlier this month. According to a news announcement from the Chief Adviser's office, the suspects—Alim Hossain, 19, sultan Ahmed Raju, 20, Imran Hossain, 31, and Shajahan Hossain, 20—were taken into custody in the Doarabazar region.
The charges come after a local citizen named akash Das posted something on data-facebook on december 3 that caused tensions among communities in the area. Das removed the post, but screenshots went viral and sparked violence.
An effort was attempted to remove Das from police custody, but he was taken into custody the same day. He was sent to the Sadar police station for his protection.
A mob, incensed by the occurrence, stormed and damaged Hindu-owned properties, including the Loknath Temple. police, the district administration, and army soldiers intervened to help authorities bring the situation under control.
Since then, the police have brought charges against 12 identifiable people and 150–170 unnamed suspects. They are also pursuing a thorough investigation to find further people implicated.
This most recent occurrence occurs amid increased worries about inter-communal violence in bangladesh as a result of political unrest. Relations between india and bangladesh have allegedly been tight since previous prime minister Sheikh Hasina was overthrown on august 5 after a student-led movement, and the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus has been in power since then.
Violence against Hindus and other minorities has increased; since Hasina's departure, the interim administration has acknowledged 88 communal incidents. These include violence against minority families, arson, and attacks on temples.
India has voiced serious worries over Bangladesh's minority population's safety. In recent discussions with Bangladeshi authorities, Foreign Secretary vikram Misri brought up the matter and called for action to protect minority rights.
The US will hold the interim administration in bangladesh responsible for safeguarding religious and ethnic minorities, the white house said Thursday, adding that President Joe Biden is keeping a close eye on the situation.
The extent of violence has been brought to light by rights organizations like the Centre for Democracy, Pluralism, and Human Rights (CDPHR).
Since august, there have been almost 2,000 instances of violence against Hindus, including attacks on 157 families and the vandalism of 69 temples, according to their study, bangladesh Minorities Under Siege: A Wake-Up Call for the international Community.
The charges come after a local citizen named akash Das posted something on data-facebook on december 3 that caused tensions among communities in the area. Das removed the post, but screenshots went viral and sparked violence.
An effort was attempted to remove Das from police custody, but he was taken into custody the same day. He was sent to the Sadar police station for his protection.
A mob, incensed by the occurrence, stormed and damaged Hindu-owned properties, including the Loknath Temple. police, the district administration, and army soldiers intervened to help authorities bring the situation under control.
Since then, the police have brought charges against 12 identifiable people and 150–170 unnamed suspects. They are also pursuing a thorough investigation to find further people implicated.
This most recent occurrence occurs amid increased worries about inter-communal violence in bangladesh as a result of political unrest. Relations between india and bangladesh have allegedly been tight since previous prime minister Sheikh Hasina was overthrown on august 5 after a student-led movement, and the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus has been in power since then.
Violence against Hindus and other minorities has increased; since Hasina's departure, the interim administration has acknowledged 88 communal incidents. These include violence against minority families, arson, and attacks on temples.
India has voiced serious worries over Bangladesh's minority population's safety. In recent discussions with Bangladeshi authorities, Foreign Secretary vikram Misri brought up the matter and called for action to protect minority rights.
The US will hold the interim administration in bangladesh responsible for safeguarding religious and ethnic minorities, the white house said Thursday, adding that President Joe Biden is keeping a close eye on the situation.
The extent of violence has been brought to light by rights organizations like the Centre for Democracy, Pluralism, and Human Rights (CDPHR).
Since august, there have been almost 2,000 instances of violence against Hindus, including attacks on 157 families and the vandalism of 69 temples, according to their study, bangladesh Minorities Under Siege: A Wake-Up Call for the international Community.