New Bangladesh govt says working to 'resolve' attacks on minorities


Members of the South African Hindu community chant slogans against violence targeting Bangladeshi Hindus and other minorities during a protest in Phoenix township, north of Durban on Aug 11, 2024. - AFP

DHAKA: Bangladesh's new interim government said on Sunday (Aug 11) it was working to resolve attacks on Hindus and other religious minorities reported after the dramatic ouster of autocratic premier Sheikh Hasina.

Hindus are the largest minority faith in mostly Muslim Bangladesh and are considered a steadfast support base for Hasina's party, the Awami League.

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