Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has condemned the recent violence in Bangladesh, including the brutal targeting of Hindus. He said the interim government that has been sworn in should end the unrest across the country and bring its perpetrators to justice.
An interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is set to be sworn in in Bangladesh on Thursday.
“As Bangladesh prepares to swear in its interim government, I urge all government officials, the new administration and police chief, and the people of Bangladesh to do everything possible to end the violence that has spread across the country, including the brutal targeting of the country’s Hindu minorities, their homes, businesses and their temples,” Krishnamurthy said in a statement on Wednesday.
He said the violence must stop and those responsible must be brought to justice so that the people of Bangladesh can move forward as a nation. He said he will continue to closely monitor developments in Bangladesh in coordination with the US State Department.
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said he was deeply concerned and saddened by the violence, casualties and human rights abuses in Bangladesh over recent weeks.
Jeffreys said Bangladesh’s new leadership must commit to respect for democratic principles and the rule of law and to investigate the attacks, demand accountability for those responsible, and seek justice for the victims.
“Under the leadership of the Biden-Harris Administration, the United States will continue to monitor the situation closely, and we encourage all parties to refrain from further violence,” he said.