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Far-right spreads false claims about Muslim attacks in Bangladesh - BBC News
In the wake of Sheikh Hasina's resignation, far-right accounts spread false claims about Muslim attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh.www.bbc.com
Far right in UK sadly fooled and worried Hindus in India .
So now you admit that BD hindus are being attacked, but there is no "major pogrom"?There are foreign agencies in Bangladesh.
If any major pogrom was taking place, wouldn't they have talked about it?
What really happened was some isolated incidents happened and those incidents were magnified by Indians (and I guess far right too) on social media.
Anyway, things have calmed down a lot in Bangladesh. Alhamdulillah. There is an interim government now. Bangladeshi is slowly returning to normalcy. Job is not done yet. Awami League needs to be brought to justice for crimes against Bangladesh.
Shame on far-right for spreading misinformation.
Lies and conspiracy theories, 2 biggest defence techniques of ..... (you know whom).So now you admit that BD hindus are being attacked, but there is no "major pogrom"?
Wonder why BD hindus are protesting and why interim head is asking for end of violence against minorities.
I do not know about the above mentioned poster, but Bangladeshis on the internet have never deny that there was no attack on the Hindus after Hasina fled. What we tried to convey to you all is that unlike the misinformation spread by Indian media, these riots were never targeted towards the Hindus only nor they are religious in nature. Instead they are results from the political prejudice.So now you admit that BD hindus are being attacked, but there is no "major pogrom"?
Wonder why BD hindus are protesting and why interim head is asking for end of violence against minorities.
I hit reply after reading only the first para and didn't bother reading the rest.I do not know about the above mentioned poster, but Bangladeshis on the internet have never deny that there was no attack on the Hindus after Hasina fled. What we tried to convey to you all is that unlike the misinformation spread by Indian media, these riots were never targeted towards the Hindus only nor they are religious in nature. Instead they are results from the political prejudice.
Should have read further...I hit reply after reading only the first para and didn't bother reading the rest.
You say the attacks on hindus was not religious in nature, but was secular.
Then why temples were attacked and temples needed protection. Any single instance of a mosque ( non ahmadi) being attacked? if not, then it is clear as daylight that the attack is religion based.
The reason that temples needed protection, were because that there were records of previous incidents where Awamileague cadres have tried to create false flag operations by attacking other minorities' worship site in the past 15 years.From the few incidents where minorities were harmed, were either done on those Hindus who were from the Awamileague and have got records of oppressing local people (both Hindus and Muslim), or were done by Awamileague cadres themselves in order to blow out this entire incidents in international media.
On your suggestion, I read few more lines of the post.Should have read further...
The reason that temples needed protection, were because that there were records of previous incidents where Awamileague cadres have tried to create false flag operations by attacking other minorities' worship site in the past 15 years.
If you believe on that assumptions then you are free to do so. Infact riots have occurred in past based on religious attrocities in Bangladesh.On your suggestion, I read few more lines of the post.
Doesn't matter who you blame. Jamaat, BNP, or Awami. The point is Hindus are being attacked for their religion. Because there is not a single attack on mosques.
And this has been happening since a long long time. BD hindus, despite having common race, language and ancestors, and despite participating in freedom movement, are punished for their religion. If something happens in India, BD hindus are attacked. Bharot jader mamabari, Bangla charo taratari
BD Hindus should simply convert to Islam, and remove that only difference which is making them targets of either revenge attacks or celebratory fire.
Nothing closet about them. They're pretty blatant.Closet Islamists trying to whitewash atrocities against Hindus.
If you believe on that assumptions then you are free to do so. Infact riots have occurred in past based on religious attrocities in Bangladesh.
But the point is if the recent riots are based on religious identity, then why vast amount of Muslim's properties and lives were harmed ? Why people from Awamileague background regardless of race were attacked? By your assumptions only Hindu people's properties or Hindu people from Awamileague background should have been razed down. Then why vast majority of people and properties which were destroyed, where from Muslim background? Where ever there were records, where a religious riots have occurred and maximum amounts of vandalized properties and lives lost were from majority community of the population instead of the minority ?
Are you saying that Hindu people came down to attack Muslims and their properties more aggresively when there are records of Bangladeshi Muslims came forward to protect their properties and temples? Please have some common sence.
As I said this recent riots are more political natures rather than religious. And this is why no Mosques were attacked, because there are hardly any political gains from attacking a Mosque, but huge gains can be earned by attacking a temples in Muslim majority nation.
Because then you can portriat in the entire world, that Sheikh Hasina is so much needed to be in power of Bangladesh, else there will be many riots against Hindus as well as there will be rise of Islamists. Which your countries media is trying to portray in India successfully but unsuccessfully in the world as per the above BBC report.
Great posts.
Whatever happened in BD wasn't about "Muslim vs Hindu". It was Awami League vs people of Bangladesh.
Awami League has both Muslim and Hindu leaders. Many of them are likely to be prosecuted soon for their crimes against Bangladesh and Bangladeshi people. Religion is not a factor here.
Hasina's Awami League has looted wealth from Bangladesh, murdered many innocent people/oppositions, behaved like a puppet of India etc. They must be brought to justice.
I want to thank Almighty God for saving Bangladesh from the Awami League hyenas. Alhamdulillah.
For the first time I regret my army fighting the 1971 war.Pretty much sums up the mentality of a majority of Muslims in general.
Rather than introspecting and accepting the wrong doings, they will go to any lengths to justify/dismiss the atrocities.
The fact are simple:
1. People protested against Sheikh Hasina and her government and threw her out.
2. Riots started afterwards.
3. Most rioters were targeting based on political affiliations.
4. Some rioters rioted against minorities.
Now, a simple political movement had religious riots afterwards shows a much deeper issue, where a section of Muslims (minority) believe non Muslims to be below them. This wouldn’t be so alarming on its own but what makes it disgusting is that muslims like you and others are denying/justifying/dismissing the core issue of violence against Hindus.
Condemning the violence and dismissing it as one off instead of trying to understand the root cause and work on eradicating it, shows that Muslims in general do not care about any other religion.
I hope people like you are actually in the minority amongst Muslims and majority of Muslims actually care about human lives, but is one was to go with PP posts, things look grim for minorities in BD/Pakistan.
Pretty much sums up the mentality of a majority of Muslims in general.
Rather than introspecting and accepting the wrong doings, they will go to any lengths to justify/dismiss the atrocities.
The fact are simple:
1. People protested against Sheikh Hasina and her government and threw her out.
2. Riots started afterwards.
3. Most rioters were targeting based on political affiliations.
4. Some rioters rioted against minorities.
Now, a simple political movement had religious riots afterwards shows a much deeper issue, where a section of Muslims (minority) believe non Muslims to be below them. This wouldn’t be so alarming on its own but what makes it disgusting is that muslims like you and others are denying/justifying/dismissing the core issue of violence against Hindus.
Condemning the violence and dismissing it as one off instead of trying to understand the root cause and work on eradicating it, shows that Muslims in general do not care about any other religion.
I hope people like you are actually in the minority amongst Muslims and majority of Muslims actually care about human lives, but is one was to go with PP posts, things look grim for minorities in BD/Pakistan.
Ah, how delightful. Let's all take note of this, similar riots have occurred in England, India, and countless other countries, yet somehow, Muslims only point fingers at the bigots of a specific religion. Meanwhile, Indian Hindus, in their infinite wisdom, prefer to blame Muslims.
And, of course, it must be that nearly a billion people in just one corner of South Asia are all criminally inclined and violent, since they keep electing Modi and his merry band of miscreants. Truly, what a profound revelation.
Muslims are doing what is right. As a community, they are working to further their civilisation and way of life. Hindus instead of learning from them, are wasting time blaming muslims.1. Your post just proves my point!
The last thing in the mind of a Muslim is introspection, they will go to any lengths, bring up irrelevant/unrelated issues from other countries/religions to divert the topic instead of introspecting and accepting the problem.
2. Of course there will be exceptions and a lot of Muslims will be self aware and actually have realisation of the problems.
But the general trend amongst Muslims is point 1.
On PP I haven’t yet seen a single poster even willing to delve deep into the root cause and acknowledge the problem. Even the most sensible and unbiased poster, @DeadlyVenom might not be willing to go deep into the problems.
Actually people see what they want to see or what is shown to them.1. Your post just proves my point!
The last thing in the mind of a Muslim is introspection, they will go to any lengths, bring up irrelevant/unrelated issues from other countries/religions to divert the topic instead of introspecting and accepting the problem.
2. Of course there will be exceptions and a lot of Muslims will be self aware and actually have realisation of the problems.
But the general trend amongst Muslims is point 1.
On PP I haven’t yet seen a single poster even willing to delve deep into the root cause and acknowledge the problem. Even the most sensible and unbiased poster, @DeadlyVenom might not be willing to go deep into the problems.
Actually people see what they want to see or what is shown to them.
For example two common things that people say about Muslims being inflexible is lack of condemnation of terrorism and lack of tolerance of debate.
However within the Muslim community these ideas are quite vocal and common. As an example while some non Muslims claim that Islam does not tolerate any criticism the printing presses of the world have been printing books at a rapid rate across centuries that criticise Islam without issue.
When it comes to introspection Muslim society is the same as any others. There are constant debates between liberals and conservatives, progressives and less progressives, old ideas and new ideas, modernists and traditionalists. Problems are analysed and dissected and debated.
On PP here for example I have said many times that Indian Muslims cannot have their cake and eat it too, they must fully embrace secularism or let Hindus have their own laws. These types of debates and introspection is common among all social spheres.
I think deep down when you say introspection you want self condemnation and for people to accept your version of reality and apologies for their behaviour if it doesn't meet your definition of reality and expectations.
That's not introspection that's capitulation. We can't commit this kind of suicide to make others happy.
As another example in your country for example the PM openly uses Muslims as a punching bag to win votes. This is undeniable. In this scenario do you want "introspection" when people are being punched in the face? It's impossible. Instead they will regroup and try to defend from attack.
But overall the debates within the communities exist.
Muslims are doing what is right. As a community, they are working to further their civilisation and way of life. Hindus instead of learning from them, are wasting time blaming muslims.
Ask questions to those hindus who have a strange fascination for approval from others, and to look neutral, that they go to any lengths to monkey balance and become useful idiots for others.
Bangladesh is a muslim country, with Islam as the state religion. So when constitutionally hindu religion is second class, why shouldn't hindus be second class as well?
A humans view is based on their own personal experiences. Experienced are made mostly from life incidents, knowledge via reading, interaction with other people etc.
Whatever any poster rights on these forums is due to their own views. In most cases, you as a Muslim will have much more interaction with Muslims compared to a non Muslim. Hence, you will see all sides of it.
My views will be based on my interaction/experience with Muslims, there are 2 bl Muslims so obviously there will be lot of variations. Most of my day to day interaction was while growing up in India or on PP and in both cases they led me to believe Muslims are not self conscious, lack empathy towards other religions and are quite rigid in their beliefs and actually seem narrow minded and their minds are held in religious shackles not letting them think objectively about a lot of things.
In Melbourne there are a lot of Iranian Muslims, granted I haven’t had that much interaction with them like I have had with Indian/PP Muslims, however, from the face of it they look much more flexible and non judgemental/liberal compared to the ones from India/PP.
In a similar way, you and other Muslims will have somewhat same views about RSS/Hindutva etc because your views are based on the limited stories you read about crimes/statements against Muslims by politicians/goons in news articles.
There is nothing wrong in having such views, both of us are product of our own experiences in life.
If you notice there have been 4 or 5 Indian posters who were quite liberal and open, however, in recent times they have shifted towards right wing, spending time on PP, interacting with right wingers from PP would have played a part in them shifting their ideologies more towards right wing over the years. @JaDed @Devadwal @Bhaijaan etc are to name a few, might be others as well.
That’s what people don’t realise when they troll, their posts can change someone and move them closer to the other side which indirectly hampers you in real life. Everything in life is somewhat related.
Example: British Pakistani trolls here might have played a little part in changing the views of some posters and turned them towards voting for BJP, BJP supports Israel government, Israel government is killing innocent civilians in Gaza, same British Pakistani trolls are quite vocal about that.t
Now coming back to topic, my posts about BD Hindus is based entirely from 1000+ replies by various posters. I haven’t discussed or talked about this particular issue with any Muslim IRL (I don’t know any enough to discuss such topics), so from PP seeing all the posts it led me to believe what I already felt from other past experiences that Muslims do not want to accept the wrong doings of certain section of their community which paints the religion in bad light.
If a Hindu commit such atrocities against a minority we should condemn them and not link them with religion, however, it feels because for Muslims religion is the most important thing in life it’s difficult for them to accept that other Muslims can commit heinous acts in name of religion. It feels they think this tarnishes the religion, which is not the case. Any Muslim committing a crime should not be linked with religion even if they were religiously brainwashed, and other Muslims should not have inherent instinct to defend/deflect it and should be open to accept/talk about it openly.
In this very thread the first posts of the few BD posters here was to outrightedly deny the attacks/blame the Indian PP “trolls” for trolling as usual etc
I was a secular liberal but thanks to the consistent and honest work done by PM Modi ji and unfortunately thanks to the extremely anti national activities of certain sections of the minority during my years of attaining wisdom and maturity, i could finally see that that Modi ji was standing firmly on the path of the righteousness protecting this nation and this culture and protecting its future from anti national and anti Hindu elements.
Hence i quit my secular liberal views and became a hard core nationalist and a friend of the fundamentalist Hindu right wing.
It's an interesting post mostly I agree with you but I disagree around the point that for some posters interactions with people here would have made them rightwing.A humans view is based on their own personal experiences. Experienced are made mostly from life incidents, knowledge via reading, interaction with other people etc.
Whatever any poster rights on these forums is due to their own views. In most cases, you as a Muslim will have much more interaction with Muslims compared to a non Muslim. Hence, you will see all sides of it.
My views will be based on my interaction/experience with Muslims, there are 2 bl Muslims so obviously there will be lot of variations. Most of my day to day interaction was while growing up in India or on PP and in both cases they led me to believe Muslims are not self conscious, lack empathy towards other religions and are quite rigid in their beliefs and actually seem narrow minded and their minds are held in religious shackles not letting them think objectively about a lot of things.
In Melbourne there are a lot of Iranian Muslims, granted I haven’t had that much interaction with them like I have had with Indian/PP Muslims, however, from the face of it they look much more flexible and non judgemental/liberal compared to the ones from India/PP.
In a similar way, you and other Muslims will have somewhat same views about RSS/Hindutva etc because your views are based on the limited stories you read about crimes/statements against Muslims by politicians/goons in news articles.
There is nothing wrong in having such views, both of us are product of our own experiences in life.
If you notice there have been 4 or 5 Indian posters who were quite liberal and open, however, in recent times they have shifted towards right wing, spending time on PP, interacting with right wingers from PP would have played a part in them shifting their ideologies more towards right wing over the years. @JaDed @Devadwal @Bhaijaan etc are to name a few, might be others as well.
That’s what people don’t realise when they troll, their posts can change someone and move them closer to the other side which indirectly hampers you in real life. Everything in life is somewhat related.
Example: British Pakistani trolls here might have played a little part in changing the views of some posters and turned them towards voting for BJP, BJP supports Israel government, Israel government is killing innocent civilians in Gaza, same British Pakistani trolls are quite vocal about that.t
Now coming back to topic, my posts about BD Hindus is based entirely from 1000+ replies by various posters. I haven’t discussed or talked about this particular issue with any Muslim IRL (I don’t know any enough to discuss such topics), so from PP seeing all the posts it led me to believe what I already felt from other past experiences that Muslims do not want to accept the wrong doings of certain section of their community which paints the religion in bad light.
If a Hindu commit such atrocities against a minority we should condemn them and not link them with religion, however, it feels because for Muslims religion is the most important thing in life it’s difficult for them to accept that other Muslims can commit heinous acts in name of religion. It feels they think this tarnishes the religion, which is not the case. Any Muslim committing a crime should not be linked with religion even if they were religiously brainwashed, and other Muslims should not have inherent instinct to defend/deflect it and should be open to accept/talk about it openly.
In this very thread the first posts of the few BD posters here was to outrightedly deny the attacks/blame the Indian PP “trolls” for trolling as usual etc
It's an interesting post mostly I agree with you but I disagree around the point that for some posters interactions with people here would have made them rightwing.
India as a whole has drifted towards the right. It has developed a bold identity, one keen to rewrite the past, and it is not down to interactions on forums, it's down to one man only who has created a sense of national identity. Also generally as people grow more wealthy they become more right wing.
Is it one of those posts asking, 'When will Muslims condemn ISIS and Al-Qaeda?1. Your post just proves my point!
The last thing in the mind of a Muslim is introspection, they will go to any lengths, bring up irrelevant/unrelated issues from other countries/religions to divert the topic instead of introspecting and accepting the problem.
2. Of course there will be exceptions and a lot of Muslims will be self aware and actually have realisation of the problems.
But the general trend amongst Muslims is point 1.
On PP I haven’t yet seen a single poster even willing to delve deep into the root cause and acknowledge the problem. Even the most sensible and unbiased poster, @DeadlyVenom might not be willing to go deep into the problems.
The main point I want to highlight is that, as a non-Muslim, you're generalizing about Muslims based on your personal perspective. Meanwhile, Muslims here are primarily focusing on condemning Hindutva bigotry, the English Defense League, and other supremacist ideologies, while also denouncing ISIS and Al-Qaeda.1. Your post just proves my point!
The last thing in the mind of a Muslim is introspection, they will go to any lengths, bring up irrelevant/unrelated issues from other countries/religions to divert the topic instead of introspecting and accepting the problem.
2. Of course there will be exceptions and a lot of Muslims will be self aware and actually have realisation of the problems.
But the general trend amongst Muslims is point 1.
On PP I haven’t yet seen a single poster even willing to delve deep into the root cause and acknowledge the problem. Even the most sensible and unbiased poster, @DeadlyVenom might not be willing to go deep into the problems.
The main point I want to highlight is that, as a non-Muslim, you're generalizing about Muslims based on your personal perspective. Meanwhile, Muslims here are primarily focusing on condemning Hindutva bigotry, the English Defense League, and other supremacist ideologies, while also denouncing ISIS and Al-Qaeda. Ironically, you're doing exactly what you're accusing Muslims here of doing.
So the fake fact check says, that attacks on hindus were "fake" news, and BD students are saying that those attacks shouldn't have happened.'Shouldn't Have Happened': Bangladesh Students Say Attacks On Hindus Not Organised, Some Took Advantage of Protests
Thread says attacks on hindus were not religiously driven.
Then can anyone, ANYONE, explain why temples were attacked and needed protection and not mosques?
BANGLADESH BANS ILISH EXPORT TO INDIA BEFORE DURGA PUJA
Regarding the export of ilish to India, the advisor to the Bangladesh Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Farida Akhter, confirmed that the government has imposed a ban to ensure sufficient supply for local consumers, reported the Bangladeshi daily, Dhaka Tribune.
"We cannot allow ilish to be exported while our own people cannot buy them. This year, I have instructed the Ministry of Commerce to prevent any ilish exports to India during Durga Puja," adviser to the Bangladesh Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Farida Akhter said last week.
Bangladesh produces around 70% of the world's ilish, making it a matter of national pride. Ilish is also the national fish of Bangladesh.
Since 2012, Bangladesh had imposed a ban on ilish exports due to disputes over the Teesta River water-sharing agreement, but Sheikh Hasina facilitated the export, as the ban led to a significant rise in prices in Indian markets and a surge in smuggling across the porous India-Bangladesh border.
The ban was lifted in 2022, according to The Telegraph.
Big consignments of Padma hilsa used to land in India from Bangladesh before Durga Puja, Poila Boisakh (Bengali New Year) and Jamai Soshti (a ritual in the honour son-in-laws, followed by family get-together and grand feast).
The new military-backed government in Bangladesh has chosen not to continue the goodwill gesture. The ban is expected to shoot up the price of ilish in the Indian markets, which would have to rely on alternative supplies from Odisha, Myanmar and Gujarat.
Supplies of hilsa from Bangladesh have been disrupted since anti-Hasina protests broke out in Bangladesh in July.
Despite the ban, hilsa from Bangladesh can be found in the fish markets of Delhi. How so?
"Traders at Gazipur wholesale market have told us that hilsa from Bangladesh is now being routed via Myanmar," a fish seller at CR Park's Market 1 tells India Today Digital.
This has pushed up prices of hilsa, he says.
"We are selling a 1-1.3-kg-size hilsa from Bangladesh for Rs 2,200 to Rs 2,400 a kilo now. The price was between Rs 1,800 and Rs 2,000 a kilo a few months ago," says the fish retailer, requesting anonymity.
He said that Bangladeshi hilsa would be available during Durga Puja, but prices might go up due to supply issues.
Another fish retailer in Delhi's CR Park Market 2 said that both Indian and Bangladeshi hilsa were available.
"Both are now selling for Rs 2,200 a kg for hilsa weighing 1-1.3 kg a piece," he says. The retailer says that he was getting his supply of Padma ilish from his regular supplier in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh targets Indian plate and palette, bans Padma hilsa for Durga Puja
Bangladesh had sent a 4,000-tonne consignment of Padma hilsa, considered to be tastier than the Indian varieties, before Durga Puja last year. Post-Hasina, Bangladesh has banned hilsa export in the months leading to Durga Puja in an assault on Indian plates and palettes. But hilsa-loving Indians...www.indiatoday.in
More pertinent, why is India still supplying electricity to Bangladesh, despite the non payment of bills worth USD 1 billion?Why in the hell are Indians allowing a team from this muslim fundamentalist country to play cricket in India.
Pathetic..
I am sure India is waiting to see how this make shift BD government led by a 90 year old Yunus is going to go. If this continues for more than a year, BD cricket will be treated the same way as PCT.Why in the hell are Indians allowing a team from this muslim fundamentalist country to play cricket in India.
Pathetic..
India will wait and see who the next Government will be in BD before pulling the plug. BD is reliant on India for so many things.More pertinent, why is India still supplying electricity to Bangladesh, despite the non payment of bills worth USD 1 billion?
BD does not produce anything that China needs. The only thing BD can offer China is their sea ports. China will gleefully take over the ports to pester India.Next Bangladeshi government should ensure these:
1) Cut down dependence on India to 0%.
2) Strengthen ties with China.
3) Crack down on corruption and make economy better.
And take back all Bangladeshis from India and hopefully repay energy bills. Need a more official border as well.Next Bangladeshi government should ensure these:
1) Cut down dependence on India to 0%.
2) Strengthen ties with China.
3) Crack down on corruption and make economy better.
China is doing India a favor bankrupting all these nations around us, they are less of a threat then.BD does not produce anything that China needs. The only thing BD can offer China is their sea ports. China will gleefully take over the ports to pester India.
Don't forget, China will not give you anything for free or at discounted prices. They will take back everything with interest.
BD does not produce anything that China needs. The only thing BD can offer China is their sea ports. China will gleefully take over the ports to pester India.
Don't forget, China will not give you anything for free or at discounted prices. They will take back everything with interest.
And take back all Bangladeshis from India and hopefully repay energy bills. Need a more official border as well.
I know , glad you accept what. Bangladeshis will do in India.Bangladeshis who went there can stay there if they wish to. They can contribute to future balkanizations/partitions of India. LOL.
China is doing India a favor bankrupting all these nations around us, they are less of a threat then.
Except Nepal and Bhutan all others will always have a superiority complex against India inspite of being bankrupt.
Completely support China in giving them super interest loans.
I know , glad you accept what. Bangladeshis will do in India.
Awesome , I’m all for Chinese loans to BD and a tough border and taking back all Bangladeshis.Bangladesh's economy tanked because Sheikh Hasina and her party looted from Bangladesh. Also, they sold out Bangladesh to India.
Now that snake Hasina is gone, efforts can be made to fix the economy.
BD is on the right track after Hasina's ousting. That snake was only beneficial for India.
And when matters are between India and Israel, both Bangladeshis and Pakistanis have the liberty to poke their noses, right?Matters between BD and China are between these two countries.
Indians don't have to butt in.
Sure reality came out as a joke, please take them back you be happy and we will be happy, out of each others business forever.LOL. Accept what?
I wrote that as a joke. But, if it is happens, it happens.
Why in the hell are Indians allowing a team from this muslim fundamentalist country to play cricket in India.
Pathetic..
Most tolerant!!!Bangladesh asks Hindus to pause Durga Puja music during namaz, azan
The new interim government of Bangladesh under Muhammad Yunus has asked the Hindu community to avoid playing musical instruments as part of Durga Puja celebrations during namaz and azan, local media reports said.
Bangladesh's Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (retired) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Tuesday said that puja committees have been asked to turn off sound systems and avoid playing musical instruments during azan and namaz, adding that the organisers had agreed to the request.
Chowdhury was speaking to the media after reviewing law and order readiness ahead of Durga Puja at the Dhaka Secretariat.
Speaking to the media, Chowdhury said that a total of 32,666 puja pandals will be set up across Bangladesh this year, surpassing last year's number, which stood at 33,431.
The government's directive came weeks after attacks on the minority Hindu community in the country following student protests against quotas in education and jobs for the descendants of Bangladesh's freedom fighters, and the subsequent ouster of former Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina.
Since then, questions have been raised about the safety and security of the religious minorities in Bangladesh, particularly Hindus.
When asked about attacks on religious places, including a recent incident at Shah Poran’s shrine, Lt. General Chowdhury said "I don't know anything about the attack on the Shah Poran shrine. However, it is my responsibility to ensure security so that no attack is launched. Law enforcers have been given directives in this regard".
Chowdhury further assured that security will be provided to Puja organisers from the time of the making of idols. "We have discussed how to ensure round-the-clock security at the puja mandaps. Measures will be taken to facilitate celebration of puja without any hindrance and prevent the evil activities of miscreants", he told the media.
Meanwhile, some steps taken by the Muhammad Yunus regime have raised eyebrows in India.
Days ago, Yunus's caretaker government banned the export of hilsa to India, which has created a shortage of Bangladeshi ilish (as the fish is known in Bengali) ahead of Durga Puja, and sent prices soaring.
The ban marked a departure from the long-standing practice of Bangladesh sending large consignments of Padma ilish to India, particularly West Bengal, during the festive season. It was a goodwill practice followed by Awami League leader and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Bangladesh asks Hindus to pause Durga Puja music during namaz, azan
Bangladesh's Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (retired) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Tuesday said that the local puja committees were asked to stop playing musical instruments and sound systems during Azan and Namaz, adding that the organisers have agreed to the request.www.indiatoday.in
Bangladesh asks Hindus to pause Durga Puja music during namaz, azan
The new interim government of Bangladesh under Muhammad Yunus has asked the Hindu community to avoid playing musical instruments as part of Durga Puja celebrations during namaz and azan, local media reports said.
Bangladesh's Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (retired) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Tuesday said that puja committees have been asked to turn off sound systems and avoid playing musical instruments during azan and namaz, adding that the organisers had agreed to the request.
Chowdhury was speaking to the media after reviewing law and order readiness ahead of Durga Puja at the Dhaka Secretariat.
Speaking to the media, Chowdhury said that a total of 32,666 puja pandals will be set up across Bangladesh this year, surpassing last year's number, which stood at 33,431.
The government's directive came weeks after attacks on the minority Hindu community in the country following student protests against quotas in education and jobs for the descendants of Bangladesh's freedom fighters, and the subsequent ouster of former Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina.
Since then, questions have been raised about the safety and security of the religious minorities in Bangladesh, particularly Hindus.
When asked about attacks on religious places, including a recent incident at Shah Poran’s shrine, Lt. General Chowdhury said "I don't know anything about the attack on the Shah Poran shrine. However, it is my responsibility to ensure security so that no attack is launched. Law enforcers have been given directives in this regard".
Chowdhury further assured that security will be provided to Puja organisers from the time of the making of idols. "We have discussed how to ensure round-the-clock security at the puja mandaps. Measures will be taken to facilitate celebration of puja without any hindrance and prevent the evil activities of miscreants", he told the media.
Meanwhile, some steps taken by the Muhammad Yunus regime have raised eyebrows in India.
Days ago, Yunus's caretaker government banned the export of hilsa to India, which has created a shortage of Bangladeshi ilish (as the fish is known in Bengali) ahead of Durga Puja, and sent prices soaring.
The ban marked a departure from the long-standing practice of Bangladesh sending large consignments of Padma ilish to India, particularly West Bengal, during the festive season. It was a goodwill practice followed by Awami League leader and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Bangladesh asks Hindus to pause Durga Puja music during namaz, azan
Bangladesh's Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (retired) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Tuesday said that the local puja committees were asked to stop playing musical instruments and sound systems during Azan and Namaz, adding that the organisers have agreed to the request.www.indiatoday.in
You and your ilk have never said a single thing regarding the plight of Hindus in Bangladesh for the last 15 years. No matter how much normal people - hindu and muslim alike suffered during the last fascists regime, you did not bother to make a single sound.Sooner or later the Bangladeshiz will regret their actions against Hindu community. Either by will or by punishment. Thu have antagonised their mighty neighbour and have insulted our courtesy. Now we WILL make them submit. We will bring them down to their knees for it is dharma. Ahankaar even brought the Mighty Lankan King Raavana down then who are the Bangladeshiz whom even the Pakistanis rejected.
History has been witness. Whoever has tried to disrespect the peaceful and loving Sanatanis were all brought down to their knees and destroyed to an extent they could never recover.
Bangladesh, you will regret this.
Interesting that I have been trying to find information regarding this incidents where a protest to be held against Durga puja in Bangladesh, but apart from Indian media I could not find any other source regarding this. Especially in Bangladesh, where there is Daily Star or Prothom alo which is considered to be on payroll of India for years, as they have always forwarded Indian propaganda and views in Bangladesh. At least they should have wrote something regarding this, but there is no reports from them as well. And before others say that they are all afraid to report this, then no.These media are extremely powerfull. They are powerfull enough to report even against Army in Bangladesh after Hasina fall and came out without any consequences. So where is this report that India is getting from, where even Bangladeshi reporters not getting residing in their own country ?No Durga Puja holidays, no idol immersion, Islamists in Bangladesh warn Hindus
No Durga Puja holidays, no idol immersion, Islamists in Bangladesh warn Hindus
An organisation called Insaf Keemkari Chhatra-Janta staged a protest in dhaka, holding placards in Bangla that read: "no worship everywhere by closing roads, no pollution to water by idol immersion, no worship to idol".www.indiatoday.in
Here from Daily star.. since you did put in your post:Interesting that I have been trying to find information regarding this incidents where a protest to be held against Durga puja in Bangladesh, but apart from Indian media I could not find any other source regarding this. Especially in Bangladesh, where there is Daily Star or Prothom alo which is considered to be on payroll of India for years, as they have always forwarded Indian propaganda and views in Bangladesh. At least they should have wrote something regarding this, but there is no reports from them as well. And before others say that they are all afraid to report this, then no.These media are extremely powerfull. They are powerfull enough to report even against Army in Bangladesh after Hasina fall and came out without any consequences. So where is this report that India is getting from, where even Bangladeshi reporters not getting residing in their own country ?
Also I heard about this so called Islamist organization - Insaf Keemkari Chhatra-Janta, for the first time. There is no previous info or reports about this organization in Bangladesh.
I only thing that I got is the following report in Bangladesh.
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No specific threat around Durga Puja, but police remains on high alert: IGP
Inspector General of Police Mainul Islam today said there is no specific threat centring Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community.
"Yet, the police will be on high alert. There will be no compromise on security," he said replying to a query after attending a programme at Tourist Police Headquarters in Dhaka.
He said the Hindu community will be able to celebrate their festival peacefully as police will ensure full security.
Replying to another query on the insufficient police patrol teams across the country, the police chief said the police activities were at halt for some days but all the units are now working at full capacity.
The patrol vehicles that were damaged during the movement have already been replaced. In some places, alternative arrangements were done to continue patrolling even in remote areas, he said.
No Durga Puja holidays, no idol immersion, Islamists in Bangladesh warn Hindus
Tensions are rising for the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh as their biggest festival, Durga Puja, approaches. Radical Islamic groups are opposing the open celebration of the festival, and are against nationwide holidays during the festival.
Recently, extremist groups also carried out a march in Dhaka's Sector 13, opposing the use of a playground by Hindus, who have been celebrating Durga Puja at the venue for years.
An organisation called Insaf Keemkari Chhatra-Janta staged a protest, holding placards in Bangla that read: "no worship anywhere by closing roads, no pollution to water by idol immersion, no worship to idols".
The group has also presented a 16-point demand, which calls for restrictions on public displays of worship and idol immersions, citing concerns over environmental damage. Their demands also include prohibiting road closures for religious events and preventing the use of government relief funds for festival expenses.
Insaf Keemkari Chhatra-Janta argues that since Hindus make up less than two per cent of the population, Durga Puja should not warrant public holidays, as it disrupts the lives of the Muslim majority. They also claim that no Muslim should be involved in supporting Hindu festivals, citing religious reasons.
Their demand also includes removing temples "built by occupying many special lands in Bangladesh".
"Since India is the national enemy of Bangladesh, the Hindu citizens of Bangladesh must also agree to be anti-India. For this reason, anti-India banners and anti-India slogans should be kept in temples," another demand reads.
These developments are causing increasing concern within the Hindu community, which is preparing to celebrate Durga Puja under heightened stress. The community has faced increased attacks after the fall of the previous Sheikh Hasina-led government.
Despite assurances of safety and security from the administration, led by Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh, the situation remains tense.
Reports of temple vandalism and idol destruction, particularly in districts like Khulna, have added to the growing anxiety.
No Durga Puja holidays, no idol immersion, Islamists in Bangladesh warn Hindus
An organisation called Insaf Keemkari Chhatra-Janta staged a protest in dhaka, holding placards in Bangla that read: "no worship everywhere by closing roads, no pollution to water by idol immersion, no worship to idol".www.indiatoday.in
This is not the report that I mentioned in my post.Here from Daily star.. since you did put in your post:
‘Pay Tk 5 lakh or there’ll be no Durga Puja’
Several temples in Dakop of Khulna received anonymous letters threatening to not allow them to celebrate Duga Puja unless they pay Tk 5 lakh toll each.www.thedailystar.net
Several temples in Dakop of Khulna received anonymous letters threatening to not allow them to celebrate Duga Puja unless they pay Tk 5 lakh toll each.
The letters, delivered to the leaders of various puja celebration committees, also said failure to comply would result in severe consequences.
Hindu community leaders have voiced their concerns and some are considering cancelling festivities at their temples altogether.
On Friday, representatives of four temples filed a general diary (GD) with the Dacope Police Station.
One of the community leaders said a meeting was convened where many members expressed a desire to forgo the celebrations. However, they decided to proceed with the puja.
Shekhar Chandra Goldar, president of Kamarkhola Sarvajanin Durga Puja Celebration Committee of Dakop, said, "Our members are no longer interested. This year we have to stop the puja."
This paper received three copies of the letter sent to three temples. The content is the same, but the sender's address is different on the envelope.
"If you want to perform Durga Puja in 2024, you will have to pay Tk five lakh. Otherwise, you will not be able to worship in any way," read the letter.
It also threatened that if the letter was shared with the authorities or the media, those responsible would be "cut to pieces".
Officer-in-Charge Sirajul Islam said, "The GD was filed by four temples on Friday … We are investigating the matter... We are patrolling regularly along with the army team."
So what is the difference between u and yogi/hard core bjp leader who wants to put control on masjid and have a cc camera there.both are same who wants to treat minorities like scum and don't trust them.If true this is incredibly sad.
The only thing I support is Anti India banners in temples. In fact if it was up to me I would encourage all religious buildings no matter your faith ,to have anti India banners on display.
Yogi is a religious bigot. He hates Muslims.So what is the difference between u and yogi/hard core bjp leader who wants to put control on masjid and have a cc camera there.both are same who wants to treat minorities like scum and don't trust them.
Yogi is a religious bigot. He hates Muslims.
I am not advocating for any religious intolerance. Hindus are our brothers and I am dismayed at the violence shown against them in Bangladesh. I am advocating equality and for Anti India banners to be unfurled in the temples/holy places of ALL religions.
He has broken the hearts of many millions of Muslims with his inflammatory rhetoric and breaking the heart of a believer is a crime difficult to forgive.Which law abiding Muslim has Yogi harmed
He has broken the hearts of many millions of Muslims with his inflammatory rhetoric and breaking the heart of a believer is a crime difficult to forgive.
What is the difference between cc camera and anti india slogans.both are there to keep people especially whom we dont trust in check rt?Yogi is a religious bigot. He hates Muslims.
I am not advocating for any religious intolerance. Hindus are our brothers and I am dismayed at the violence shown against them in Bangladesh. I am advocating equality and for Anti India banners to be unfurled in the temples/holy places of ALL religions.
If Yogi is advocating for CCTV cameras in all religious buildings then it would be similar to what I'm saying.What is the difference between cc camera and anti india slogans.both are there to keep people especially whom we dont trust in check rt?
Right.. That's probably why bengal had the most freedom fighters. Try this self hating act somewhere with no Bengalis.Bangladesh is a gone case...it is going in the direction of Pakistan and Afghanistan. I said it on the day Haseena fled the country that Islamists will take over. As we all know wherever Islamists have taken over a nation, you can expect mysogeny and silencing minorities. This is exactly what is happening in Bangladesh. Another one of those progressive nation taken back to medieval ages thanks to lunatics.
However, one thing I would mention here though...unlike Pakistan or Afghanistan which has Punjabi, Pashtoon and Pathans, Bangladesh has bengali genes. I am very well aware how it works...so little bit of resistance from hindus there and a bit help from our army, they will shy away. Bengalis are meant to be eating copious amount of rice and taking afternoon nap with pot belly, fighting is not their forte. A loud shout and they will back off.
Bangladesh is a gone case..