The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) has issued a heartfelt plea to the US lawmakers, urging them to take immediate and decisive action in response to the alarming escalation of violence against the Hindu minority in Bangladesh.
US Congressman Rich McCormick denounced the ongoing unrest in Bangladesh, and said that he is deeply disturbed by the reports of sectarian violence targeting members of the Hindu minority in the country.
The day began with high tension and the possibility of violence, but the situation calmed down in major cities like Liverpool and London as counter-protesters turned out in large numbers.
Yunus will arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on an Emirates flight from Dubai at 2.10 pm, subject to the flight being on time, Dhaka Tribune reported, quoting a statement from Yunus Centre.
Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for calm and restraint in response to the recent political unrest in Bangladesh. The ministry expressed solidarity with the victims of the violence and emphasized the need for an orderly return to democratic processes.
Non-essential staff and families of Indian diplomatic missions have returned to India on a voluntary basis through a commercial flight, according to sources.
During a meeting with Maulana Mamunul Haque, secretary general of Bangladesh Khilafat Majlis, at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, she said, "Our state's resources are being wasted. This country is ours; we have to build this country."
At a press conference held at the SCBA auditorium, Khokon stated, "We want to maintain a positive relationship with the people of India. Please arrest Sheikh Hasina and Sheikh Rehana, who fled the country, and send them back to Bangladesh."
Dutch politician Geert Wilders has condemned the recent violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, describing it as "horrific" and calling for an immediate end to the attacks.
The White House is closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh, urging a democratic and inclusive interim government formation, said Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in a press briefing on Tuesday. She commended the army's restraint and encouraged all parties to refrain from further
The geographical spread of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) violence has substantially reduced from 126 across 10 states in 2013 to only 38 districts in nine states by April 2024, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) told the the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
Police firings, mob beatings, and arson across the country killed at least 135 people before and after Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister on August 5, the Dhaka Tribune said Tuesday.