Yunus Calls for Unity Amid Rising Violence Against Minorities in Bangladesh

Bangladesh's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, condemned attacks on minority communities and urged youth to protect Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist families. Following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government, over 200 incidents of violence were reported. Yunus highlighted the importance of youth leadership and national unity in tackling these issues.

Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus on Saturday condemned the violent attacks on minority communities in the violence-hit nation, labeling them as 'heinous' and appealed to the youth to safeguard Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist families.

According to two Hindu organizations, Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council and Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad, minority communities have faced at least 205 attacks in 52 districts following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government on August 5. Thousands of Bangladeshi Hindus are trying to flee to India to escape the violence.

Addressing students at Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur city, Yunus, a Nobel laureate, emphasized the importance of youth leadership and national unity. 'You have the power to take this country wherever you want. This isn't a matter of research — it's a power within you,' Yunus said. He urged students to emulate student activist Abu Sayed, who was killed during protests, and protect minority families.

(With inputs from agencies.)