What Does Muhammad Yunus Have To Say About The Anti-Hindu Violence In Bangladesh?

The world has been watching Bangladesh as the Nation has gone through various political Turmoils in recent times.  

However, the Nation has come a long way since then. Thus, people in Bangladesh since the Sheik government was toppled. People have expressed their joy at the previous government’s departure, but many have been frustrated by the slow pace of growth under Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus’s government.  

However, people still have faith in Dr. Yunus’s regime. But the main question remains about the fate of Bangladeshi Hindus. Moreover, the Hindus of Bangladesh have been facing several threats as the country moves on the path of communal politics. 

The majority population in Bangladesh often associates the minority Hindus with India. Thus, as anti-India sentiment brews in Bangladesh, the majority has started extensively targeting Bangladeshi minorities. 

 Last year, in November, almost thirty thousand Bangladeshi Hindus took to the streets as they did not feel safe in their homeland. 

Right after the government’s toppling. The entire nation witnessed anarchy, with no one in control. However, several Hindu families faced extensive attacks. 

Thus, in this article, we will examine the situation of Bangladeshi Hindu minorities. We will also learn what Dr. Muhammad Yunus has to say about the situation of the Bangladeshi Hindus. We will break down the conversation between Dr. Yunus and Mehdi Hassan on the Zetteo Podcast. 

What Was Discussed About The Anti-Hindu Violence In Bangladesh?

The conversation between Dr. Yunus and Mehdi Hassan touched upon several things. Moreover, the show’s host asked the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh about the delayed elections in the country and the ban on the Awami League from contesting them. However, then Mehdi Hassan raised the question of anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh. 

1. What Did Donald Trump Say About The Violence In Bangladesh? Why Did Thirty Thousand Bangladeshi Hindus Protest On The Streets?   

The host of the show, Mehdi Hassa, highlighted that last November, atleast thirty thousand Bangladeshi Hindus were seen on the streets while expressing their agitation as they do not feel safe in their country. 

Furthermore, Mehdi also added that people like Donald Trump had called the anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh barbaric. Thus, Mehdi stated that he wants to provide Dr. Yunus the opportunity to respond to these allegations. 

2. What Did Muhammad Yunus Say About The Anti-Hindu Violence In Bangladesh? 

Muhammad Yunus straightaway denied it while calling it fake propaganda against Bangladesh. Yunus directly called it fake news. 

Mehdi Hassan replied, saying that Donald Trump called it fake news. Thus, Dr. Yunus questioned Donald Trump’s knowledge of the events. 

3. Is There No Incident Of Violence Against The Minority Hindus in Bangladesh? 

Mehdi Hassan asked Dr. Yunus if he was saying that there was no violence against the minorities in Bangladesh? Then Mehdi Hassan read out the News of certain events in its entirety. Moreover, there was a Hindu Monk who was arrested, and there were police brutalities against the minorities.  

Mehdi Hassan then says that it has happened, and hence Dr. Yunus can not really deny it. However, Dr Yunus blamed it on India. He stated that one of India’s current specialties is the “barrage of fake news”.  

Mehdi Hassan then pointed out that the independent reporters have been saying that the anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh has increased. However, the chief advisor stated that it has not increased at all.  

He also states that the Bangladesh government is always on “high alert” when it comes to the safety of the Hindus in Bangladesh. He also stated that they have always had to face pressure from the Indian government. Thus, they take the matters of the Bangladeshi Hindus very seriously. 

4. What Message Does The  De Facto Chief Advisor Of Bangladesh Have For The Hindus Of Bangladesh? 

The host of the show, Mehdi Hassan, asked Muhammad Yunus about his message to the Bangladeshi Hindus who feel “under siege” considering the current circumstances. 

Muhammad Yunus replied to this while saying that he had met the Bangladeshi Hindus right before Durga Pujo. He stated that he always tells the Hindus and the Community leaders not to say that they are Hindus, and hence they should be protected. 

Moreover, the Chief Advisor to the interim government wants the Hindus to say that they are citizens of the Country, thus, they are entitled to all the protection. 

What Is The Big Jar Take On Anti-Hindu Violence In Bangladesh? 

The Big Jar News has been closely following all incidents in Bangladesh. Moreover, people in Bangladesh, especially the Bangladeshi Hindus, have been suffering for quite a while now.  

Furthermore, the violence against the undue had started right from the time when Sheikh Hasina was in power. 

Several incidents took place, which also included vandalism at the festivities of Hindus. Thus, this shows that Bangladesh has fairly started moving on a communal path. Moreover, the Bangladeshi government under Dr Yunus has failed to protect various national assets, including architectural structures that are symbolic of Bangladesh’s history and culture.  

Moreover, it feels like the Bangladeshis have adopted religious fundamentalism over their ethnic and cultural pride. 

Dr Yunus denied all the allegations. However, the entire thing seemed like gaslighting, as in the recent past, an ISCON Monk was actually arrested for hoisting a Hindu flag. 

Thus, this shows that the Bangladeshi authorities have been seeking excuses to target the minority Hindus of the country. 

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