Bangladesh's Interim Govt. Vows Swift Action Against People Attacking Minorities

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:34am on 16 Aug 2024,Friday International

Bangladesh's interim government has vowed to take swift legal action against those attacking minorities, particularly the Hindu community, following a surge in violence after the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5. The newly-appointed Home Affairs Ministry adviser, Brigadier General (retd) M. Sakhawat Hussain, emphasized that violence and hatred have no place in the country. His assurance came during a meeting with a delegation from ISKCON Bangladesh at the Secretariat, according to the Dhaka Tribune. Hussain's commitment reflects the government's determination to protect minority communities and maintain peace amid the ongoing political turmoil in Bangladesh.

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