Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi expressed dismay at the atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh

On Tuesday, Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi voiced his disappointment with the continued abuses of minorities in Bangladesh, particularly Hindus.

Satyarthi said on Human Rights Day that a violation of human rights is a violation of one’s conscience.

Since today is Human Rights Day, let’s reaffirm our common dedication to defending the fundamental rights of equality, freedom, and dignity that characterize who we are as human. The worrying scenario that is developing in Bangladesh really disturbs me.

For over 40 years, I have been involved with a number of governmental and non-governmental groups that address child rights and education in Bangladesh. And I’ve always valued the people’s mutual trust and peace.

Numerous individuals are living in terror as a result of recent assaults on minorities and acts of vandalism at places of worship, especially temples. They are being deprived of their basic rights. The consequences would go far beyond Bangladesh and jeopardize the security and peace of the whole South Asian region if the unstable situation is not handled quickly,” he added.

He urged Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor and fellow Nobel laureate, to address the matter.
Anywhere human rights are violated and minorities are suppressed, it is an assault on our common conscience. I urge my colleague Nobel Laureate, Muhammad Yunus, to take immediate action to address this changing situation in these trying times.

In order to curb the continued bloodshed that is depriving millions of people of their human rights, he will undoubtedly emerge as a symbol of moral fortitude and humane leadership,” he added.
Satyarthi said that he thought things will get better under caring leadership.

“I think we can ameliorate the assaults and atrocities occurring against the various sections of society if we have a leader that is both personal and empathetic. And we’ll contribute to creating a free Bangladesh for all,” he said.

On Monday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Muhammad Yunus, the main adviser to the interim administration in Bangladesh, who described the ties between Dhaka and New Delhi as “very solid” and “close,” according to a statement issued by his office.