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Members of the Bangladeshi Hindu community hold banners and chant slogans against violence targeting the country’s minorities during a protest in Dhaka. (Image: AFP)
Minority security is an important duty of the government in office, said the sources
Hindu groups in Dhaka and other parts of the world protested against the alleged ongoing genocide of the community in Bangladesh on Saturday.
There were also protests against the destruction of Hindu temples in the country hit by political unrest.
A large number of Hindus came out in Dhaka to protest against the killing of members of the community.
Protesters held up placards that read, “Hindus have a right to live.”
Similarly, a large number of protesters gathered in Chittagong, demanding safety and security from local authorities and world organisations. They demanded protection for their temples also.
Protests were also reported in other parts of the world, including in London and Finland.
On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also appealed for the safety and security of Hindus in Bangladesh from the new interim government.
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus on Thursday took oath as the head of the provisional government, days after student-led protests ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina.
“We are continuously monitoring the situation,” said a top Indian government source. “We are talking to the civil government also and asking for foolproof safety. We are hopeful this insult and genocide will stop and all temples will be protected like heritage. Minority security is an important duty of the government in office.”
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