US urges Bangladesh to protect minority rights amid rising Hindu violence following ex-PM Hasina's resignation.

The U.S. has urged Bangladesh's interim government to safeguard minority rights, especially for Hindus, amid rising violence following former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller highlighted the global need for minority protection. India also called for safe celebrations of the Hindu festival Durga Puja. A UN report noted over 600 deaths in recent civil unrest related to Hasina's ousting.

October 08, 2024
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