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HSS “deeply troubled” by violence against minorities in Bangladesh
The organization stated that they were concerned by the ongoing atrocities and severe human rights violations taking place in the country against the minority communities.
HSS has asked the interim govt. to intervene / @hassusa/X
The Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA (HSS) has issued a statement saying that they are deeply troubled by what’s happening in Bangladesh.
The organization stated that they were concerned by the ongoing atrocities and severe human rights violations taking place in the country against the minority communities.
They said, “What began as student and civil protests against the previous Bangladeshi government has tragically escalated into targeted violence against Hindus, including horrific crimes against women, children, and men. This has led to widespread looting of Hindu properties, destruction of businesses, and vandalism of temples including ISKCON and Kali temples, and other religious structures.”
HSS wrote that this situation represented a disturbing display of violence against a minority group and that law enforcement has not addressed it yet.
The organization has called on the interim government, headed by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, to urgently address this situation. They further wrote, “It is crucial that they(the interim govt) hold the perpetrators accountable, restore civic order, and provide support to the affected Hindu and minority communities to aid their recovery.”
In their statement, they echoed the words of Martin Luther King Jr. when he said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”.
The organization is urging interfaith, community organizations, and Hindu Americans to stand in solidarity with the victims of these acts in Bangladesh.
Additionally, they called on US Senators, Representatives, the State Department, and President Joe Biden to use diplomatic channels to pressure the interim government to end this situation by enforcing universal human rights standards and protecting minority communities.
— HSS USA (@hssusa) August 10, 2024
They concluded by stating, “The current political unrest in Bangladesh is detrimental to the nation's wellbeing. We hope for a swift resolution that fosters a democratic and pluralistic society, ensuring justice and equality for all its citizens.”
The situation in Bangladesh is tense, as of now. The interim government, led by Yunus, was sworn in a few days back. Lakhs of Hindus have taken to the streets in Bangladesh to protest against the ongoing attacks on the community after Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled to India.
Bangladesh's capital Dhaka and Chittagong, the second-largest city in the country, witnessed lakhs of people attending the massive rallies on Saturday. Members of minority communities in violence-hit Bangladesh have faced more than 205 incidents of attacks across 52 districts since the fall of the Ms Hasina-led government on August 5.
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