Sheikh Hasina Condemns Atrocities Against Minorities in Bangladesh Amid Rising Tensions
Sheikh Hasina's Strong Critique of Current Government
Dhaka: Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and leader of the Awami League, has publicly denounced the 'illegal' interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, accusing it of committing severe atrocities against non-Muslim communities.
In a message directed at Awami League supporters during the Christmas celebrations, Hasina highlighted the 'horrific precedents' set by the Yunus administration, including the burning of religious minorities.
She reflected on Bangladesh's past as a beacon of communal harmony, emphasizing that the nation's founder envisioned a secular state where individuals of all faiths could coexist peacefully. The Awami League has historically championed equal rights and dignity for all religions in the country.
However, Hasina expressed her deep concern over the current government's interference with the rights of various religious communities to practice their beliefs freely, particularly targeting non-Muslims. She stated, 'I firmly believe that the people of Bangladesh will not allow this dark time to continue any longer.'
Her remarks coincided with reports of another tragic incident involving a Hindu man named Amrit Mondal, who was allegedly lynched by a mob in the Hossaindanga area of Kalimohar Union.
Last week, a shocking case drew international condemnation when a 25-year-old Hindu named Dipu Chandra Das was brutally killed following false blasphemy allegations from a Muslim coworker. The mob not only murdered him but also hung his body from a tree and set it ablaze.
These events highlight the ongoing unchecked forces of hatred and extremism in Bangladesh.
The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council has recorded 2,442 instances of violence against minorities and noted over 150 temples vandalized between August 2024 and July 2025.
Numerous organizations have criticized Yunus, warning that Bangladesh is 'descending into a state of savagery,' with Hindus bearing the brunt of this violence.