Hasina urges global action on Bangladesh violence

In a rare audio interview with IANS, Hasina stated that the ongoing situation has heightened fear among minority communities, leaving many families feeling unsafe in the country.

She emphasized that Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, and people of every faith are equal citizens who possess the same right to live safely and practice their religion.

Hasina highlighted the painful case of jailed Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das, whom Bangladeshi authorities denied parole to visit his seriously ill mother before her death.

Authorities granted Das only five hours of parole following her passing to attend her funeral, despite him recently securing bail in two separate cases.

Police originally arrested Das, the spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilito Sanatani Jagaran Jot, in Dhaka on November 25, 2024, triggering massive global protests by the Hindu community.

India also previously voiced grave concern over Das’s arrest and repeatedly urged Bangladeshi officials to ensure the safety and security of all minority communities.

Hasina urged the international community to take serious note of these escalating atrocities, demanding impartial investigations and equal legal protection for every citizen regardless of religious identity.

She further expressed grave alarm over deteriorating law and order across Bangladesh, pointing to rising extortion, mob violence, and targeted attacks on women and minorities.

The former Prime Minister accused current authorities of prioritizing the prosecution of Awami League leaders and workers while neglecting the everyday security and employment needs of ordinary citizens.

Hasina concluded that Bangladesh must move away from political revenge and concentrate on improving the lives and dignity of its people.