Call for protection of religious minorities in Bangladesh

In the backdrop of the ongoing violence against Awami League activists, professional journalists, and vulnerable religious and ethnic communities in Bangladesh, the Indian National Congress has called upon the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus to take “forceful steps” to deal with the situation.

The party’s communications chief Jairam Ramesh’s call for upholding law and order in Bangladesh came at a time when the reported attacks on minority communities have continued despite the swearing-in of the interim administration.

“While noting that there have been influential voices within Bangladesh calling for the preservation of the country’s multi-religious heritage, the Indian National Congress expresses its concern at reports of targeted attacks on minorities there and their properties and places of worship,” Mr. Ramesh said in a post on social media platform X, adding, “The Indian National Congress hopes that the interim Government in Bangladesh will take forceful steps to instill confidence in minority communities to lead their lives in an atmosphere of security, dignity and harmony.”