Sheikh Hasina Demands Release of Hindu Priest, Condemns Attacks on Religious Sites in Bangladesh

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:22pm on 28 Nov 2024,Thursday India Global

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina condemned the arrest of a Hindu priest, calling it "unjust." She demanded his immediate release while highlighting the burning of a temple in Chittagong and past attacks on religious sites, including mosques, shrines, and Ahmadiyya community homes. Hasina urged the government to protect religious freedom and ensure the safety of all communities' lives and properties. She also mentioned a lawyer's death during protests related to the priest's arrest. Her statement follows rising tensions over religious intolerance in the country, drawing attention to the need for stronger safeguards for minorities.

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