Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:59am on 03 Dec 2024,Tuesday International
Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to Muhammad Yunus, claimed Hindus in Bangladesh are better protected now than during Sheikh Hasina’s regime. He accused Indian media of spreading "industrial scale misinformation" about minority attacks. Alam acknowledged one temple attack in Chittagong and attempted assaults on three ISKCON centres, stressing increased security measures. He denied allegations of a crackdown on ISKCON, highlighting the deployment of troops to safeguard temples during Durga Puja. However, tensions persist, with recent arrests of Hindu priests and freezing of ISKCON-linked bank accounts fueling protests. Alam reiterated the government's commitment to protecting all citizens' rights.
