12-Aug-2024 11:29 PM
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Dhaka, Aug 12 (Reporter) Amidst reports of attacks on minorities from various parts of the country, the Interim Government of Bangladesh on Monday said it would provide all necessary security during the upcoming Janmashtami celebrations of the Hindu community.Home Affairs Adviser Brigadier General (retired) Sakhawat Hossain said all necessary security will be provided during the Janmashtami celebrations on August 26.
Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.Hossain also said he would recommend a three-day public holiday for Durga Puja, the biggest celebration of the Hindu community in Bangladesh, to the advisory council of the Interim government. Durga Puja will be celebrated in October.The Hindus, the largest minority community in Bangladesh, have complained they were victims of over 200 attacks in 52 districts of Bangladesh since the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5. Hundreds of Hindus were injured in attacks on their homes, workplaces and temples.
Protesting against the alleged atrocities, the Hindu community leaders have demanded special tribunals to try those engaged in persecuting minorities. They have also called for allocation of 10% of the parliamentary seats to the country’s minority groups and a law on minority protection.
Chief Adviser of the Interim Government Muhammad Yunus has condemned the attacks on minority communities, urging the students to protect minority groups...////...