बांग्लादेशी हिन्दुओं के खिलाफ हिंसा, कनाडा में विरोध प्रदर्शन: हजारों हिंदू सड़क पर उतरे, ईसाई-यहूदी भी समर्थन में, अमेरिका और ब्रिटेन में भी प्रदर्शन

On August 11, demonstrations were held in Toronto, Canada against atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh.

Violence against Hindus and other minorities continues amidst violent protests in Bangladesh. Thousands of Hindus took to the streets in Canada on Sunday, August 11, to protest against this violence. Apart from Hindus, people from Christian and Jewish communities also participated in these protests.

During the protest in the Canadian city of Toronto, people demanded Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to put pressure on the interim government of Bangladesh for the safety of Hindus.

Protests in the US and UK
Protests were held in the US and UK on Saturday, August 10, against the violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. Hundreds of Hindus protested in New York, USA and London, UK.

A large number of people gathered outside Britain’s House of Parliament and protested against the attack on Hindus. They raised slogans of ‘Hindu Life Matters’. Many people, including members of human rights organizations, participated in this demonstration. Apart from this, many people also protested outside the United Nations headquarters on Saturday.

In Bangladesh, Hindu homes, temples and shops are being targeted since Sheikh Hasina left the country.

205 attacks on Hindus in 52 districts of Bangladesh
Amid the violence in Bangladesh, attacks on the Hindu community are increasing. So far 205 cases of attacks on Hindus have been reported in 52 districts. On Saturday, the head of the interim government of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, condemned this.

He said, “Attacking minorities is a heinous crime. It is the duty of the country’s youth to protect the people of Hindu, Christian and Buddhist communities living in Bangladesh.”

Addressing Bangladesh’s Begum Rokeya University, Yunus said, “Students have saved this country. Can’t they protect the minorities? They are also citizens of our country. We have to live together.”

Yunus said- Bangladesh is in the hands of youth
Yunus said that Bangladesh is now in the hands of the youth. According to Bangladeshi media Daily Star, thousands of Hindu protesters blocked roads in Dhaka and Chittagong on Saturday. They protested against the attacks on their homes, shops and temples.

During this, the protesters also raised slogans like ‘Protect Hindus’, ‘We want justice’ and ‘The country belongs to all citizens’. They asked why the houses and temples of Hindus are being looted? According to media reports, after the resignation of Sheikh Hasina, 2 Hindu leaders of her party Awami League have been murdered.

Muhammad Yunus was sworn in as the head of the interim government on August 8.

Demand of Hindus- A separate ministry should be formed for minorities
Protesters in Bangladesh have demanded necessary steps to stop attacks on Hindus. They have also demanded a separate ministry to protect the interests of minorities. The protesters have said that they should be given 10% seats in the Bangladesh Parliament.

The protesters also demanded compensation for those affected by the violence. Apart from this, they also demanded the reconstruction of the demolished temples. The protesters said that they were born in this country. This is the land of their ancestors. This country is equally theirs. Even if they are killed here, they will not leave their birthplace Bangladesh. They will stay on the streets to get their rights.