The unrest in Bangladesh following the departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajid on August 5 has posed a serious threat to minority groups. During this period, Muslim and Hindu communities came together to show solidarity to protect temples, the Press Trust of India (PTI) reported.
Maitro made a statement regarding these events, “I was not afraid for myself, I was just worried about the safety of our temple.” Stating that their temple is now safe, Maitro emphasized the support of the local people in this process, and shared the statement, “Muslims and Hindus came to stand guard outside the temple to prevent any harm.”
According to information reported by India Today, since August 5, more than 205 attacks have been carried out against minorities in 52 districts in Bangladesh. This has created a huge concern in the society.
Heading the interim government in Bangladesh as “chief advisor”, Muhammad Yunus called on the people to unite after the attacks on minorities during his visit to Dhakeshwari on August 13. Yunus gave an important message by promising to secure the rights of all communities in the country, saying, “Our democratic desire is to secure our rights as human beings, not as Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists. We want to make Bangladesh a place where we are one family.”
