Nepali Congress Expresses Alarm Over Attacks on Hindu-Buddhist Minorities in Bangladesh

The Nepali Congress has expressed deep concern over recent attacks on Hindu and Buddhist communities in Bangladesh amid the ongoing anti-reservation quota movement. During a Friday meeting of the party’s Central Working Committee, members voiced their worries about the incidents, emphasizing the need for religious tolerance and social harmony.

In a statement issued after the meeting, the party’s General Secretary, Krishna Prasad Paudel, highlighted the party’s confidence in the ability of Bangladeshi authorities to restore peace and protect the rights of religious minorities. “The incidents of attacks on religious minorities, especially Hindus and Buddhists, during the protests are alarming. The Nepali Congress believes that Bangladesh will succeed in creating a peaceful environment by maintaining religious tolerance and social harmony while protecting the rights of religious minorities,” Paudel stated.

The meeting, chaired by Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba at the party’s central office in Sanepa, also included a congratulatory note to Mohammad Yunus, the newly appointed head of Bangladesh’s interim government. Deuba wished Yunus a successful tenure and expressed hopes that the interim government would announce the election date in consultation with all political parties, civil society, and the groups involved in the ongoing protests.

The statement further noted that the Nepali Congress is closely monitoring the political developments in Bangladesh and remains confident that the democratic and constitutional processes will be carried out without delay. The party expressed its hope that the political transition in Bangladesh will conclude in line with the wishes of its democracy and peace-loving citizens.

The Nepali Congress has scheduled another meeting for Sunday at 11:00 am at the party’s central office to continue discussions on these and other pressing issues.