UN official urges Bangladesh Govt to ensure protection of minority

DHAKA: The UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Mia Seppo urged the Bangladesh government to ensure safety of minorities and an impartial probe in the recent communal violence after 'news' broke on social media about the alleged desecration of the Holy Quran at a Durga Puja venue.

The UNRC tweeted to unite to strengthen inclusive tolerance in Bangladesh.

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"We call upon the Government to ensure the protection of minorities and an impartial probe," tweeted Seppo.

Violence broke out after the reported desecration of the Holy Quran at a Durga Puja mandap in Cumilla on October 13, prompting the government to deploy paramilitary forces in 20 districts to fend off further trouble.

Protests sparked across the country demanding justice and security for the religious minorities as fanatics continued attacking temples, Puja pavilions, houses and business establishments across the country.

A rights group informed that around 3,721 attacks were reported on the Hindu community in Bangladesh in the last nine years.

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