Shadow of violence over Bangladesh elections
During the election period, there is a high likelihood of political candidates being assassinated and minority Hindus being specifically targeted.
During the election period, there is a high likelihood of political candidates being assassinated and minority Hindus being specifically targeted.
Officials say that anti-India and anti-Hindu rhetoric is greatly benefiting Jamaat-e-Islami.
Punjab Province in Pakistan has witnessed similar happenings where Hindu population is much less.
The Bangladesh Communist Party has given tickets to 17 minority candidates, which is the highest number by any party.
Sheikh Hasina went on to say, Human Rights have been trampled in Bangladesh.
“There is no evidence that we have failed to ensure the safety of Indian citizens. Therefore, we do not find India’s decision justified,” he said.
Conversions are primarily carried out at locations linked to specific mosques, dargahs, or madarasas.
Most of the cases related to minorities are the part of challenges in maintaining law and order.
The report warns that if this violence continues unchecked, it could pose a grave threat to Bangladesh’s stability and social cohesion.
Violence in the name of Islam is against the teachings of Islam, asserted Ilyasi.