Yunus Threatens to Resign

Yunus Threatens to Resign

Bangladesh’s newly sworn-in Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has called for an end to all forms of violence following a massive uprising after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country, which has included communal attacks on minorities. Watch the video to know what Yunus said.

Bangladesh’s newly established interim government said on Sunday that it is addressing the violence directed at Hindus and other religious minorities, which emerged following the sudden removal of autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina.

As reported by AFP, Hindus, who represent the largest minority group in the predominantly Muslim country, have been a strong support base for Hasina’s Awami League party.

A member of the Bangladeshi Hindu community looks on while holding a banner against violence targeting the country's minorities during a protest in Dhaka on August 9, 2024, days after a student-led uprising ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina. Some businesses and homes owned by Hindus were attacked following Hasina's ousting, and the group is seen by some in Muslim-majority Bangladesh as having been close to Hasina. (Photo by LUIS TATO / AFP)

Since Hasina’s unexpected resignation and departure abroad on Monday, which ended her 15-year autocratic rule, there have been multiple reports of assaults on Hindu homes, temples, and businesses.

“The attacks on religious minorities in some places have been noted with grave concern,” the interim cabinet said in its first official statement since its Thursday appointment.

 

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