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US State Department concerned over violence against minority Bangladesh
Margaret MacLeod, the US State Department’s Hindi and Urdu spokesperson, expressed deep concern over alleged violence and discrimination against minorities, particularly Hindus, in Bangladesh.
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Margaret MacLeod, Foreign Service Officer at the U.S. Department of State / LinkedIn Margaret MacLeod
The U.S. State Department has raised concerns about the human rights situation in Bangladesh related to the safety and rights of religious minorities, especially the Hindu community.
"The reports of violence and discrimination are deeply troubling," the U.S. State Department language spokesperson and Deputy Director of London International Media Hub, Margaret Macleod stated.
Macleod told the media in Indore on Dec. 5 that the U.S. is closely monitoring developments in Bangladesh and engaging with its partners, including the nation’s interim government, to discuss these issues. "Ensuring the freedom for everyone to live and practice their faith without fear or persecution is a cornerstone of our shared values," she remarked.
Recent reports from Bangladesh highlight a troubling rise in violence against the Hindu community, following incidents involving the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a prominent Hindu monk. Das, associated with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), was detained on charges of sedition after allegedly disrespecting the national flag during an October rally. This led to widespread protests and riots, with violence erupting in several areas.
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