Bangladesh’s minorities protest attacks on them


FE ONLINE REPORT | Published: November 07, 2020 16:11:58 | Updated: November 07, 2020 18:58:36


Hindus, Buddhists and Christians hold a rally in Dhaka’s Shahbagh on Saturday protesting attacks on them in the country — UNB

Hundreds of Hindus, Buddhists and Christians on Saturday staged protests against recent attacks on them in the country.

They staged the protests under the banner of Bangladesh Hindu Bouddha Christian Oikya Parishad, a united platform, by holding a rally at Shahbagh in Dhaka city around 10am.

Leaders of the minority platform, speaking at the rally, said the government should take measures immediately to stop any attack on minorities.

They also called on the government to investigate all the attacks that have taken place since 2012 by forming a commission.

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