Bangladesh’s Muslim clerics are voluntarily guarding a Hindu temple in Cumilla after reports of attacks on Hindu communities and their places of worship prompted politicians and protest leaders to call for 'resisting' those committing violence.
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@RealBababanaras These are rumours. Hasina's people are trying to create a fight in our country.
I'm saying this from Bangladesh!!
Bangladeshi students are protecting temples and Hindu houses in Bangladesh rn. And our Bangladeshi army is on the field.
This is Real News Tonight in #Bangladesh
Everyone is coming forward to protect the temple in different places.
1. Hathazari Kali Mandir is guarded by the students of Hathazari Madrasa.
2. A team is on guard to protect the Ramakrishna Mission in Faridpur!
3. We are general student guards to protect Thana Mandir
4. Students of Chittagong University are moving ahead to protect the temples of Nandirhat and Fathabad area.
5. Sri Sri Bura Shibbari, (adjacent to hospital gate) Baniachong, Habiganj, has come forward for rescue.
6. Students are guarding all temples of Hindu brothers located in Noakhali city and assuring them about security...
- In addition, everyone is coming forward to protect the temple in several places, you all come forward.
- This is how we should come forward in each other's danger. @dhruv_rathee@TheDeshBhakt@niiravmodi@dhruvrahtee@zoo_bear
"UNICEF has now confirmed that at least 32 children were killed during July’s protests, with many more injured and detained. This is a terrible loss. @UNICEF condemns all acts of violence."
Statement by @UNICEFROSA Regional Director @S_Wijesekera
https://t.co/AqgOB7uKDD