San Francisco, USA:
Amid rising violence against Bangladesh’s Hindu minority, the United Nations has called on Dhaka to ensure human rights protection for all Bangladeshis, regardless of religion. Bangladesh’s interim government chief Muhammad Yunus expressed his determination to protect human rights in the troubled South Asian country in a telephone conversation with US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.
“The two leaders expressed their commitment to respecting and protecting the human rights of all people, regardless of their religion,” the White House said in a statement about the phone call between Sullivan and Yunus.
The phone conversation took place less than a month before the Biden administration hands over power to Donald Trump, who will become the 47th president of the United States on January 20 next year. There were also attacks on Bangladesh’s Hindu minority and their places of worship.
In the phone conversation, Sullivan expressed his gratitude to Yunus for leading Bangladesh through difficult times, the White House said.
“Prime Minister Sullivan reiterated U.S. support for a prosperous, stable, and democratic Bangladesh and offered continued U.S. support to address the challenges facing Bangladesh,” the call read. is written.
Outrage of killings of Hindus in Bangladesh
Since the fall of Hasina’s regime, Bangladesh has experienced a series of incidents of violence against Hindus and other minorities, as well as attacks on temples.
On December 13, the White House announced that President Joe Biden is closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh and that the United States will hold the country’s interim government accountable for ensuring the protection of religious and ethnic minorities.
The meeting between Sullivan and Yunus comes as Indian-American Democratic Congressman Shri Sanedar urged the White House to raise the issue of the killing of Hindus and destruction of temples in Bangladesh with the leaders of the country’s interim government. This was done a few days after I requested it.
“The United States has a storied history of defending oppressed peoples, and this issue is no exception. As the world’s human rights leaders, we must respond appropriately when we receive a call for global support. We must call on Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus to fulfill his commitment to restore peace and rebuild the country on the principles of equality and justice,” Sanedar said last week. .
The advocacy group Hindu Action said disturbing reports of brutal attacks against Hindus continued to surface, particularly over the past two weeks, and desperate pleas for help poured in from those affected on the ground. Ta.
Utsav Chakrabarti, director general of HinduACtion, said that what has happened in the past five and a half months in Bangladesh is that the Jamaat-e-Islami allies, who are currently running across the country, burning temples and killing people, are “Muhammad Yunus.” “This clearly reflects the fact that he was unable to be contained,” he said. People indulged in atrocities by raping women and imprisoning priests and leaders of the Hindu community.
“As Congressman Thanedar pointed out, it is incumbent on not only the current government but also the next government to impose sanctions on Bangladesh,” Chakrabarti said.
“It is important to chart a clear path to a safe autonomous region for all 15 million Hindus, along with Buddhists and Christians within Bangladesh’s borders,” he added.
