New Delhi: An Indian-American organization has urged US President Joe Biden and newly elected President Donald Trump for an independent investigation into the increasing incidents of attacks on minorities in Bangladesh. Expressing fears that the Indian neighbor is turning into a “radical Islamic state”, the group called on both leaders to pay attention to “the imprisonment of Chinmoy Krishna Das and the ongoing attacks against Hindus and other minorities”.
“Bangladesh is rapidly transforming into a radical Islamic state, all on the watch of the US, the State Department and the UN, who must act now to restore democracy and protect minorities. I not only call on President Biden “Request, but also urge, President Trump and his allies.” “The transition team will give priority to restoration of peace in Bangladesh and protection of minorities,” Khanderao Kand, president of the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS), said in a letter to Trump on Wednesday.
In a separate letter to Biden, Kand said, “Bangladesh’s progress as a democratic and inclusive society depends on protecting the rights of all its citizens, including its most vulnerable populations. We are confident that your “Leadership will support these values and help restore hope for those in need.” Who are facing continuous oppression and displacement.”
Since the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League government on August 5, Bangladesh’s minority Hindu community has faced more than 200 attacks targeting temples and other sites, FIIDS reports.
In a related incident, Das was arrested on Monday in a sedition case, but the court refused to grant him bail. This triggered widespread protests by community members in various cities including Dhaka and Chattogram.
The Ministry of External Affairs has also expressed “deep concern” regarding the arrest and subsequent denial of bail, urging Bangladeshi authorities to take steps to ensure the safety of Hindus and other minority communities in the country.