New Delhi, Dec 22: Leaders of several minority organisations accused the government of failing to prevent violence, killings and persecution of minority communities, warning of growing insecurity ahead of the upcoming election.
Addressing a human chain organised by the Minority Unity Front in front of the Jatiya Press Club, they said the lack of proper investigations and justice had created fear and mistrust nationwide.
Minority Unity Front joint coordinator Manindra Kumar Nath alleged that the government had not contacted the family of Dipu Chandra Das, who was killed in Bhaluka, Mymensingh, on December 18 following allegations of religious blasphemy, and claimed minorities had faced continued persecution since the government took office. Leaders of the Bangladesh Hindu Bouddha Christian Oikya Parishad said Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, indigenous peoples and other small ethnic groups were living in extreme insecurity, alleging inaction by law enforcement and the patronage of divisive forces. Concerns were also raised over attacks on media and cultural organisations without effective response.
