Yunus Promotes Interfaith Harmony in Bangladesh Amid Janmashtami Celebrations

Muhammad Yunus, interim government chief of Bangladesh, met with Hindu community leaders to promote interfaith harmony during Janmashtami celebrations. Yunus vowed to protect the rights of all citizens and ensure justice. The meeting took place following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ouster, amid rising violence against the Hindu minority.

Bangladesh's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on Monday engaged with leaders of the Hindu community, pledging to foster interfaith harmony in the wake of recent violence that targeted Hindu properties and temples.

The meeting, strategically aligned with Janmashtami celebrations, came after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's displacement and subsequent refuge in India on August 5.

Yunus, speaking at the State Guest Jamuna in Dhaka, emphasized the need for a unified nation where every citizen can practice their faith freely. He assured that his interim administration aims to uphold justice and equality for all.

(With inputs from agencies.)