Bangladeshi Hindu students have called for a major protest in Dhaka after alleging that a statue of Lord Ram was desecrated. After issuing a 72-hour ultimatum to the govt, they plan demonstrations at Shahbagh. The controversy has also reignited concerns over minority rights, religious persecution, and threats that halted the construction of an 81-foot Ram statue in Gaibandha.
Dhaka: Bangladeshi Hindu students will hold a large protest on Friday against the alleged disrespect shown to the Hindu God Lord Ram.
The students alleged that recently, a violent mob desecrated the statue of Lord Ram by placing a shoe on it, which is an insult and an affront to the Hindu religion.
In protest on Tuesday, they held a torchlight procession at Dhaka University and gave the government a 72-hour ultimatum to take action, warning that after that deadline passes, this protest will be held on Friday afternoon at Shahbagh intersection in the capital, Dhaka.
"Our worshipped God, Lord Ram, has been insulted. It is a matter of deep pain", Novelty Roy Uday, Convener, Bangladesh Student Unity Council, Dhaka Metropolitan South, Part of Bangladesh Hindu Buddist Christan Unity Council, told ANI.
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