Desk:The wave of violence against minority Hindus in Bangladesh continues unabated. Chinmoy Krishnadas, a spiritual leader associated with ISKCON, a global movement dedicated to spreading Krishna consciousness, has been imprisoned on charges of inciting violence. The allegations have sparked anger and protests among the Hindu community in Bangladesh.
Meanwhile, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has accused interim government head Muhammad Yunus of being the mastermind behind the ongoing violence against minorities. Speaking virtually at an Awami League event, Sheikh Hasina alleged that Yunus is orchestrating attacks on temples and churches across the country.
“Today, I am being blamed for genocide,” Sheikh Hasina said. “But the reality is that Muhammad Yunus is the one carrying out these atrocities. He is working with a deliberate plan. Under the guise of student organizations, he has seized power and is now facilitating the killings of minorities.”
She also referred to Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and son of former PM Khaleda Zia, who reportedly acknowledged that continued violence against minorities could destabilize the government.
Since Muhammad Yunus assumed leadership of the interim government, attacks on minorities have intensified. Hindu homes have been torched, Durga Puja pandals vandalized, and ISKCON centers targeted. The escalating violence has also raised concerns about the growing influence of Pakistan in Bangladesh’s political and social landscape.
The situation has further worsened with the desecration of statues of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the removal of his portraits from government offices. National holidays commemorating Bangladesh’s founding figures have also been canceled.
Hindus, perceived as supporters of Sheikh Hasina’s government, have faced targeted attacks, including assaults on prominent figures and places of worship. The political instability and violence have fueled fears about the safety and rights of minorities in the country.