British MPs raise concern over violence against Hindus in Bangladesh
- British lawmakers expressed concern over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh and the arrest of religious leaders during a debate in the House of Commons.
- Conservative MP Bob Blackman stated there is an "attempt at ethnic cleansing of Hindus" in Bangladesh since Sheikh Hasina's ouster.
- The UK government plans to engage with Bangladesh's interim government regarding the protection of freedom of religion, focusing on the Hindu community.
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Bangladesh Minority Group Condemns Attacks on Hindus
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, the largest minority group in Bangladesh, on Thursday has condemned attacks on Hindus in eastern Sunamgonj district, the group said in a statement. World News | Bangladesh Minority Group Condemns Attacks on Hindus.
Bangladesh’s Descent into Islamist Violence | by Brahma Chellaney - Project Syndicate
An unstable Bangladesh mired in radical Islamism and political violence has long been India’s geopolitical nightmare. One hopes that the US soon recognizes that this is not conducive to its interests, either, and puts pressure on Bangladesh’s interim government to protect its minorities and restore stability.
Hindu homes & shops attacked in Bangladesh's Sylhet following ‘offensive Facebook post’
Reports say properties of a leader of Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council also attacked. Security forces, including Bangladesh Army, responded swiftly to contain violence.
From US to UK, how countries are reacting to attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
Tensions between India and Bangladesh have been escalating ever since Sheikh Hasina’s ouster. However, after the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, concerns have increased over the treatment of minorities in the country. While India has repeatedly raised concerns, more countries are now condemning the violence
Indian-origin UK MP Priti Patel condemns 'senseless acts of violence' against Hindus in Bangladesh
Indian-origin British MP Priti Patel has raised alarm over the instability in Bangladesh following former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's departure in August. Denouncing the ongoing violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, the Shadow Foreign Secretary, in a conversation with IANS, labelled the attacks as "senseless" and "horrendous."
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