“Attacks on religious minorities in some places have been noted with grave concern,” said the interim government, led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus.
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Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, pledged Sunday to end attacks on religious minorities, while a new chief justice was sworn in following the fall of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. After Hasina fled abroad Monday, ending 15 years of autocratic rule, there have been widespread reports of violence against homes, temples and businesses belonging to the Hindu community. The Hindu religious minority, the largest in the country of 170 million people, is seen as a staunch supporter of Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League party.
“Attacks on religious minorities in some places have been noted with great concern”the interim government formed on Thursday to lead democratic reforms in Bangladesh said. It added that its members, each of whom has the title of “advise”would meet for “find ways to put an end to these heinous attacks.” The text released on Sunday lists many other urgent priorities.
The government has therefore ordered to grant a “support” to the families of protesters killed during weeks of protests that led to the prime minister’s ouster. In addition, public funds will have to be spent to pay for the treatment of those injured during the unrest that began in early July and left more than 450 people dead. The government has also promised to reopen the metro in the capital Dhaka by the end of the week.
