Amidst the ongoing crisis in neighboring Bangladesh, the country’s interim leader and chief adviser recently visited Dhaka’s Dhakeshwari Temple on Tuesday. Reports Daily Star.
During his visit, Yunus stated, “Rights are equal for everyone. We are all one people with one right. Do not make any distinctions among us. Please, assist us. Exercise patience and later judge what we were able to achieve and what we could not. If we fail, then criticize us.”
He also added, “In our democratic aspirations, we should not be seen as Muslims, Hindus, or Buddhists, but as human beings. Our rights should be ensured. The root of all problems lies in the decay of institutional arrangements. That is why such issues arise. Institutional arrangements need to be fixed.”
Furthermore, Yunus greeted leaders from the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad and the Mahanagar Sarbajanin Puja Committee, along with officials from the temple management board and devotees.
Meanwhile, since the fall of Sheikh Hasina, the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council and the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad have reported 205 incidents of attacks on minorities across 52 districts.
Last week, thousands of Hindus rallied in Dhaka and Chattogram, calling for protection against attacks on their temples, homes, and businesses.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while congratulating Yunus, also emphasized the need to restore normalcy in the country and ensure the protection and safety of Hindus and other communities.
My best wishes to Professor Muhammad Yunus on the assumption of his new responsibilities. We hope for an early return to normalcy, ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities. India remains committed to working with Bangladesh to fulfill the…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 8, 2024
