Dhaka: Violence against Hindus in Bangladesh has not stopped yet. Meanwhile, there is a possibility of violence during Durga Puja. Extremists can target Hindu festivals. Meanwhile, Bangladesh's Mohammad Yunus government has issued a stern warning to miscreants. The government made it clear that those who disturb communal harmony and create unrest during Durga Puja will not be spared.

Religious advisor visited the temple

Durga Puja will be celebrated from October 9 to 13. The Bangladesh government has also ordered the deployment of madrasa students in Hindu temples during Durga Puja. Bangladesh Religious Affairs Advisor Dr. AFM Khaled Hussain visited the Premtali Gaurang Bari Kalimandir located in Godagri of Rajshahi district.

Hindus celebrate festivals with enthusiasm

The religious advisor said that if anyone disturbs people in temples, we will not spare him. He urged the Hindu community to celebrate their festivals with enthusiasm and religious spirit. He assured that no one will be allowed to harm their temples.

Madrasa students will be deployed

The advisor on religious affairs said that if you fear attacks on your temples, then rest assured that no criminal will succeed. We have appointed local people including madrasa students to guard the temples. No one will stop anyone from celebrating religious festivals.

Attacks on Hindus in 48 districts

Let us tell you that ever since Sheikh Hasina left the post of Prime Minister and the country on August 5, there has been a continuous wave of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. Let us tell you that in 1971, 22 percent of the population of Bangladesh were Hindus. Now the number of Hindus here is only eight percent. According to the Bangladesh National Hindu Grand Alliance, the Hindu community faced attacks and threats at 278 places in 48 districts of Bangladesh.