Prominent Bengalis Urge Bangladesh to Safeguard Minorities

Over 50 notable personalities from West Bengal have written to Bangladesh's President and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, appealing for the protection of all societal sections. The signatories, including filmmaker Aparna Sen and former Supreme Court judge Ashok Ganguly, expressed concerns over minority attacks in Bangladesh while praising inter-community solidarity.

Over 50 noted personalities from West Bengal have penned a letter to Bangladesh's President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, urgently calling for the safety of all sections of society.

The signatories, such as filmmaker Aparna Sen, educationist Pabitra Sarkar, and ex-Supreme Court judge Ashok Ganguly, expressed alarm over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh while commending community efforts to protect each other's places of worship.

'The people of Bangladesh will decide their political and administrative leadership, but we appeal to both the current administration and the common people, particularly students, to ensure the safety and security of every Bangladeshi citizen, regardless of religion, political affiliation, or profession,' the letter stated, with a copy sent to the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata.

(With inputs from agencies.)