Sheikh Hasina expresses concern over attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed serious concern over the continuous attacks targeting religious minorities in Bangladesh. According to a report by Sandesh, she stated that incidents of violence at minority homes and places of worship have created an atmosphere of fear within the community, and many families no longer feel safe in the country.

During this, Sheikh Hasina referred to the case of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das, who is in jail, calling it a tragic incident. She stated that he was not permitted to meet his mother when she was seriously ill. She questioned that after his mother's death, he was granted only 5 hours of parole to attend the funeral.

Chinmoy Krishna Das, spokesperson for Sanatani Jagaran Jot including Bangladesh, is currently in jail. Despite being granted bail in two cases, his release has been stalled due to two other cases. Das was arrested in Dhaka on 25 November, 2024, and was sent to jail after the Chittagong court rejected his bail application. Widespread protest demonstrations were held by the Hindu community in Bangladesh and across the world against his arrest.

Sheikh Hasina was the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh.