Muhammad Yunus Calls for Protection of Minorities Amid Bangladesh Turmoil

Interim leader Muhammad Yunus strongly condemned recent attacks on minorities in Bangladesh and urged youth to protect Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist families. Following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government, over 205 incidents of violence were reported. Yunus emphasized national unity and youth leadership in addressing these challenges.

Interim leader Muhammad Yunus on Saturday condemned the attacks on minority communities in violence-stricken Bangladesh, labeling them as 'heinous'. He urged the youth to safeguard Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist families from harm.

Since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government on August 5, minority communities in 52 districts have faced at least 205 incidents of attacks, according to the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council and the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad. Thousands of Bangladeshi Hindus are seeking refuge in India to escape the violence.

Addressing students at Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur city, Yunus, a Nobel laureate, cautioned them to not let their efforts be undermined by detractors. He highlighted that youth leadership is vital to the country's future. ''This Bangladesh is now in your hands,'' he told them. Yunus also called for national unity and remembered student activist Abu Sayed, who was killed during anti-government protests.

(With inputs from agencies.)