Bangladesh fires 100 Hindu Police officers from service

• Hindus not allowed in fresh recruitments

• Islamic extremists to be inducted into Police force

Dhaka (Bangladesh) – Hindu Police officers in Bangladesh are being removed from their positions, with deliberate steps taken to exclude Hindus from new recruitment processes. This decision is reportedly being implemented by the Interim Government of Bangladesh. According to reports, the country’s Police Chief has been directed to enforce these measures. Recently, 100 Hindu Police officers serving in high-ranking roles, including Inspector General, Deputy Inspector General, Superintendent of Police, and Special Superintendent of Police, were dismissed. These officers were responsible for key Districts and large administrative divisions. Reports suggest that their positions are now being filled by Islamic extremists linked to the political party Jamaat-e-Islami.

Applications of 1,500 Hindu candidates rejected

During the tenure of the Sheikh Hasina Government, 79,000 Police personnel were recruited last year. However, this recruitment process has now been annulled, resulting in the rejection of applications from 1,500 Hindu candidates. A new recruitment drive is being planned, reportedly with no intention of including Hindu candidates. Special directives have been issued to Bangladesh’s Police chief, Baharul Alam, emphasising that even eligible Hindu candidates should not be selected. Additionally, Hindus are also being barred from entering the civil services, reinforcing an apparent pattern of institutional discrimination.

Editorial Perspective

In Bangladesh and Pakistan, Hindus are systematically denied opportunities in Government jobs and Police forces. Meanwhile, in India, efforts are being made by Government itself to recruit more and more Muslims into Government positions. Please take note of this stark contrast.