Protests intensify in Sribhumi against atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh

Protests against alleged brutal atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh continued on Tuesday, December 23 with the Bajrang Dal and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) organising a massive rally in Sribhumi town. The demonstration culminated in an intense protest along the banks of the Kushiara River, near the India–Bangladesh international border.

The rally was organised to protest the reported brutal killing of Dipu Das in Bangladesh. Hundreds of activists and supporters participated in the march, which began from the AOC Point in Sribhumi and proceeded through the town’s major thoroughfares before reaching the Kushiara riverbank.

During the protest, demonstrators burned an effigy of Yunus and raised strong slogans demanding justice for Dipu Das. Slogans criticising the Bangladeshi government were also heard, reflecting growing anger over what the protesters described as continued violence against minorities across the border.

Addressing the gathering, speakers from the Bajrang Dal and the VHP condemned the alleged atrocities and called for immediate accountability. The protesters urged the authorities in Bangladesh to ensure the safety and security of minority communities and warned that such demonstrations would continue until justice is delivered and violence is stopped.

The protest remained largely peaceful, though emotions ran high, particularly given the proximity of the demonstration site to the international boundary. Local authorities kept a close watch on the situation to prevent any untoward incident.