Draft:2024 Bangladesh Hindu persecution prevention protests

Hindu persecution prevention protests
Part of the aftermath of 2024 Non-cooperation movement
Demonstrations at Shahbagh, Dhaka
Date9 August 2024 - Present
(1 month and 5 days)[citation needed]
Location
Caused by2024 Bangladesh anti-Hindu violence
GoalsSee the § Demands section
Methods
Parties
Hindu protesters

  • Bangladesh Sanatani Nagarik[1]
  • Bangladesh Sanatani Conscious Student Society[2]
  • Traditional Student Union[3]
  • Hindu students from various educational institutions[4]
Demonstrations at Shahbagh, Dhaka

2024 Bangladesh Hindu persecution prevention protests are ongoing protests against the persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh. In the aftermath of the resignation and fall of Sheikh Hasina government, widespread violence against Hindus was reported throughout Bangladesh. In response, human chains and protest marches were organized on the afternoon of August 9, 2024.[5][6][7][8][9] The protest was organized by Bangladesh Sanatani Nagarik, the Sanatani Students Society, Sanatani Students Okiya. Participants, including Hindu students from various educational institutions,[a] marched from the Jatiya Press Club to Shahbagh, where they held their demonstration.[14][15]

Protesters at the rally demanded an end to all forms of discrimination, stating that attacks on minority communities are unacceptable.[16][17] They criticized political parties, leaders, and the administration for their negligence, insisting that those involved in the persecution of minorities should be removed from their parties and barred from standing as candidates in any election.[18][19][20] They also called on society to take action against communal violence.[21]

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  2. ^ Pathi, Krutika; Garjon, Al Emrun; Ganguly, Shonal (13 August 2024). "The violence in Bangladesh after Hasina's ouster stirs fear within the country's Hindu minority". Herald-Whig. Associated Press. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Bangladesh News Live Updates: Amid unrest, Indian visa centre in Dhaka resumes limited operations; 2 minority groups to meet chief adviser Yunus today". The Indian Express. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  4. ^ "The violence in Bangladesh after Hasina's ouster stirs fear within the country's Hindu minority". Washington Post. 13 August 2024. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Students, other Muslims protect temples, churches amid Bangladesh unrest". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  6. ^ "205 incidents of persecution of minorities since Aug 5: Oikya Parishad". The Daily Star. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  7. ^ "How Indian parties have reacted to Bangladesh crisis: From measured Cong to BJP, RSS focus on 'threat to Hindus'". The Indian Express. 10 August 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  8. ^ "Bangladesh: 'There is no law and order. And Hindus are being targeted again'". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  9. ^ "New Bangladesh government says working to 'resolve' attacks on minorities". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  10. ^ Mishra, Ishita (6 August 2024). "Ensure safety of Hindus in Bangladesh, Vishva Hindu Parishad urges Centre". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  11. ^ "Bangladesh: 205 incidents of persecution of Hindus and other minorities since August 5". Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  12. ^ "Seer expresses concern over oppresion of Hindus in B'desh". The Times of India. 13 August 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  13. ^ "Thinktank slams attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh". The Times of India. 13 August 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  14. ^ "Shahbagh sees second day of protests as Hindu community demands protection". daily-sun. August 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  15. ^ "Fear of persecution pushes Bangladeshi Hindus to flee to India". The Independent. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  16. ^ Chaudhury, Dipanjan Roy (7 August 2024). "Bangladesh Army-administration remain silent even as Hindus are persecuted". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  17. ^ Mahmud, Faisal; Bhardwaj, Ananya (9 August 2024). "Hindu homes attacked, actor lynched, library gutted in Bangladesh. The crisis could spill over to India". ThePrint. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  18. ^ "Raise human rights issue of Bangladesh globally: Akhilesh to Centre". HindustanTimes.com.
  19. ^ "The Hindu Morning Digest, August 13, 2024". The Hindu. 13 August 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  20. ^ "Hindu community protests in Shahbagh for 3rd day". Dhakatribune.com. 12 August 2024.
  21. ^ For Bangladeshis minority protestors demands, see:


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