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2024 Bangladesh Hindu persecution prevention protests

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2024 Bangladesh Hindu persecution prevention protests are ongoing protests against the persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh. In the aftermath of the resignation and fall of Sheikh Hasina government, widespread violence against Hindus was reported throughout Bangladesh. In response, human chains and protest marches were organized on the afternoon of August 9, 2024.[1][2][3][4][5] The protest was organized by Bangladesh Sanatani Nagarik, the Sanatani Students Society, Sanatani Students Okiya, and members of civil society. Participants, including Hindu students from various educational institutions,[a] marched from the Jatiya Press Club to Shahbagh, where they held their demonstration.[10][11]

Hindu persecution prevention protests
Part of the aftermath of 2024 Non-cooperation movement
In August 2024, in Shahbagh, Dhaka, the Hindu community's anti-torture movement protested
Date9 August 2024 - Present
(5 days)
Location
Bangladesh
Caused by2024 Bangladesh anti-Hindu violence
GoalsSee the § Demands section
Methods
Demonstrations at Shahbagh, Dhaka

Protesters at the rally demanded an end to all forms of discrimination, stating that attacks on minority communities are unacceptable.[12][13] They criticized political parties, leaders, and the administration for their negligence, insisting that those involved in the persecution of minorities should be removed from their parties and barred from standing as candidates in any election.[14][15][16] They also called on society to take action against communal violence.[17]

Organization

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  • Bangladesh Sanatani Nagarik[18]
  • Bangladesh Sanatani Conscious Student Society[19]
  • Traditional Student Union[20]
  • Hindu students from various educational institutions[21]
  • Citizens of civil society[22]

Casualties and Damages

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According to media, representatives and social media information

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  • A former school teacher was beaten and hacked to death by entering his house in Bagerhat. The teacher's wife and daughter were seriously injured. The incident took place in Chhota Paikpara village of Rakhalgachi Union of Bagerhat Sadar Upazila on Monday night.[23]
  • Theft and looting of houses and shops in the Hindu area of ​​Dhaka Tatin Bazar[24]
  • Attempted attack on Dhaka Swamibagh Loknath temple[25]
  • Burning of many Hindu shops in Nilphamari Buri Bazar[26]
  • Ambush on two traditional houses including Gaur-Nitai Temple in Elliotganj Rampur, Comilla[citation needed]
  • Chandpur, Hajiganj Ward No. 2, Hindu area, robbery attacks from all directions.[citation needed]
  • Thakurgaon Babupara arson[citation needed]
  • In Pirojpur, 50 terrorists tortured Hindu women, attacked houses, looted.[citation needed]
  • Attempted attack on Jaldhaka, Nilphamari Hindu houses and temples[citation needed]
  • Arson of Hindu temple and house at Sheikh Ghat in Sylhet[citation needed]
  • Attack and arson at Bairagi Bazar Hindu shop in Sylhet Vishwanath[citation needed]

Demands

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Eight point demand

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  1. Speedy trial tribunals should be set up for the trial of minority atrocities and the culprits should be punished at the earliest, adequate compensation and rehabilitation should be provided to the victims.[27]
  1. A "Minority Protection Act" should be enacted soon.
  2. "Ministry of Minority Affairs" should be constituted.[28]
  1. Hindu Welfare Trusts should be upgraded to Hindu Foundations.[29]
  2. Also Buddhist and Christian welfare trusts should also be elevated to foundations.[30]
  3. Construction of places of worship for minorities in every educational institution and allotment of prayer rooms in every hostel.[31]
  4. "Board of Sanskrit and Pali Education" should be modernized.[32][33]
  5. Five days holiday should be given for autumn Durga Puja.[34]

Protest cries

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  • "Hindu persecution in independent Bengal will not continue"[citation needed]
  • "My land is my mother, I will not leave my mother, the country does not belong to any father, the country does not belong to any husband"[citation needed]
  • "Hindu persecution in the independent country, I want an answer from the nation"[citation needed]
  • "Wake up Wake up, Hindu wake up, Hindu of Bengal be one be one"[35][36]
  • "Who am I and who are you? Bengali Bengali, Kurukshetra's weapon, roar again, Seventy one's weapon, roar again"[37][38][39]
  • "Why did my brother die?"[40][41][42][43]

Outside Bangladesh

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  • Demonstrations were held in almost all provinces of India demanding an end to the persecution of the Hindu community in Bangladesh.[44]
  • ‘United Hindus of the United States’ organized a protest march to stop the persecution of Bangladeshi minorities.[45]
  • Thousands gathered in Toronto, Canada to raise voice for safety of Bangladeshi Hindus[46]
  • Large Rally was also held in the United Kingdom highlighting attacks on minorities in Bangladesh with some of the protesters using 'Hindu Lives Matter' slogan.[47]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ [6][7][8][9]

Reference

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  1. ^ "Students, other Muslims protect temples, churches amid Bangladesh unrest". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  2. ^ Report, Star Digital (2024-08-09). "205 incidents of persecution of minorities since Aug 5: Oikya Parishad". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  3. ^ "How Indian parties have reacted to Bangladesh crisis: From measured Cong to BJP, RSS focus on 'threat to Hindus'". The Indian Express. 2024-08-10. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  4. ^ "Bangladesh: 'There is no law and order. And Hindus are being targeted again'". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  5. ^ "New Bangladesh government says working to 'resolve' attacks on minorities". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  6. ^ Mishra, Ishita (2024-08-06). "Ensure safety of Hindus in Bangladesh, Vishva Hindu Parishad urges Centre". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  7. ^ "Bangladesh: 205 incidents of persecution of Hindus and other minorities since August 5". Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  8. ^ "Seer expresses concern over oppresion of Hindus in B'desh". The Times of India. 2024-08-13. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  9. ^ "Thinktank slams attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh". The Times of India. 2024-08-13. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  10. ^ Sun, Daily (August 2024). "Shahbagh sees second day of protests as Hindu community demands protection". daily-sun. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  11. ^ "Fear of persecution pushes Bangladeshi Hindus to flee to India". The Independent. 2024-08-09. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  12. ^ Chaudhury, Dipanjan Roy (2024-08-07). "Bangladesh Army-administration remain silent even as Hindus are persecuted". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  13. ^ Mahmud, Faisal; Bhardwaj, Ananya (2024-08-09). "Hindu homes attacked, actor lynched, library gutted in Bangladesh. The crisis could spill over to India". ThePrint. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  14. ^ "Raise human rights issue of Bangladesh globally: Akhilesh to Centre". HindustanTimes.com.
  15. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (2024-08-13). "The Hindu Morning Digest, August 13, 2024". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  16. ^ "Hindu community protests in Shahbagh for 3rd day". Dhakatribune.com. 12 August 2024.
  17. ^ For Bangladeshis minority protestors demands, see:
  18. ^ SQUAD, IAS (2024-08-13). "Important Articles from Indian Express : 13/8/2024 IAS SQUAD". IAS SQUAD. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  19. ^ Pathi, Krutika; Garjon, Al Emrun; Ganguly, Shonal (2024-08-13). "The violence in Bangladesh after Hasina's ouster stirs fear within the country's Hindu minority". Herald-Whig. Associated Press. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  20. ^ "Bangladesh News Live Updates: Amid unrest, Indian visa centre in Dhaka resumes limited operations; 2 minority groups to meet chief adviser Yunus today". The Indian Express. 2024-08-13. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  21. ^ "The violence in Bangladesh after Hasina's ouster stirs fear within the country's Hindu minority". Washington Post. 2024-08-13. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  22. ^ "White House on Bangladesh crisis: Reports of US involvement are false; will continue to monitor situation - The Economic Times Video | ET Now". m.economictimes.com. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  23. ^ "India forms panel to monitor situation at Bangladesh border, ensure safety of Hindus". India Today. 2024-08-09. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  24. ^ "Dhaka: Huge protest over violence against Hindus in Bangladesh". Struggle for Hindu Existence. 2024-08-09. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  25. ^ O'Donnell, Paul (2024-08-09). "Bangladesh's Hindus need protection amid the country's political turmoil". Religion News Service. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  26. ^ Mishra, Ishita (2024-08-06). "Ensure safety of Hindus in Bangladesh, Vishva Hindu Parishad urges Centre". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  27. ^ "'Disgraceful attacks on the Indian cultural centre, temples and Hindu homes': Shashi Tharoor on Bangladesh violence". The Times of India. 2024-08-12. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  28. ^ "Students, other Muslims protect temples, churches amid Bangladesh unrest". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  29. ^ "Fact Check: No, this vandalised structure in Bangladesh is NOT a Hindu temple". India Today. 2024-08-12. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  30. ^ "Protests seeking Hindu community's protection continue". businesspostbd.com. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  31. ^ Ganguly, Sumit (2024-08-15). "Bangladesh's Deadly Identity Crisis". Foreign Policy. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  32. ^ "What's behind Bangladesh's worst bout of communal violence in two decades?". South China Morning Post. 2021-10-20. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  33. ^ "'Disgraceful attacks on the Indian cultural centre, temples and Hindu homes': Shashi Tharoor on Bangladesh violence". The Times of India. 2024-08-12. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  34. ^ "Hindu village attack in Bangladesh shows lack of government protection for religious minorities". Hindu American Foundation. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  35. ^ Mahmdul, Rifat; Kundu, Chayan (2024-08-12). "Fact Check: Girl Humiliated In The Viral Video Is Not Hindu". Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  36. ^ PTI (2024-08-12). "Bangladesh crisis: Police call off strike; set to join work on August 12". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  37. ^ "Bangladeshi Hindus come out in protest of the escalating violence against them". hindupost.in. 2024-08-12. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  38. ^ "Violence Erupts in Bangladesh: Hindu Temples and Leaders Targeted | Law-Order". Devdiscourse. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  39. ^ AFP (2024-08-11). "Bangladesh's interim government vows to fix minority attacks". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  40. ^ "Bangladesh Hindu community members gather near border after rumours of Indian leaders' visit: Report". The Week. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  41. ^ "Muhammad Yunus to meet Hindu students today over attacks on minorities". India Today. 2024-08-12. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  42. ^ Desk, Hindu Voice (2024-08-11). "Hindu Persecution Report of Bangladesh: 5th, 6th and 7th August, 2024". Hindu Voice. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  43. ^ Post, Town (2024-08-12). "Bangladesh Hindu Atrocities: Vaisya Mahasammelan Urges Indian Intervention". Town Post. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
  44. ^ For Indian response against Bangladeshis Hindus persecution, see:
  45. ^ For American Hindus protest against Bangladeshis Hindus persecution, see:
  46. ^ ANI News (2024-08-11). Thousands gather in Canada’s Toronto to raise voice for safety of Bangladeshi Hindus. Retrieved 2024-08-13 – via YouTube.
  47. ^ Oneindia News (2024-08-10). Large UK Rally Highlights Attacks on Minorities in Bangladesh with 'Hindu Lives Matter' Slogans. Retrieved 2024-08-13 – via YouTube.
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