Hindus hold rally in Ctg with 8-point demand

People from Hindu community on Friday placed eight-point demand at a rally in Chattogram on Friday calling for minority rights and security.

Many Hindus from from Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, and the hill districts joined the mass gathering starting from 2:30pm. The event was organised by the Bangladesh Hindu Jagaran Mancha at Laldighi Maidan.

Speakers at the rally voiced concerns over the continuous persecution faced by the Hindu community over the past 53 years, stressing that justice has not been served for the violence and killings endured by the minority group. They criticized what they called the government's inaction in prosecuting those responsible for recent attacks on Hindu properties and places of worship.

The demands include establishing a speedy trial tribunal to investigate minority persecution cases, compensating and rehabilitating victims, and creating a "Minority Protection Act".

They also called for a "Ministry of Minority Affairs" and reserved seats in Parliament proportional to the Hindu population.

The rally welcomed the government's promises to provide compensation and institute reforms to support affected community members, urging timely action. "If the 8-point demands are fulfilled, the Sanatan community will remain forever grateful," said representatives at the event.