Bangladesh Donald Trump Victory parade: The recent crackdown by security forces against supporters of US President-elect Donald Trump in Bangladesh has drawn international attention. Just days after he condemned attacks on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh, celebratory rallies organized by Trump supporters were stopped by police in Dhaka and other cities.
According to India Today report, many groups had gathered at one place in Dhaka and other cities on Friday evening to celebrate Trump’s victory. These groups displayed banners and posters supporting Trump, which read, “Mr. President Donald Trump loves Bangladesh.” But the police took immediate action and confiscated these banners and stopped the parade.
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Bangladesh police arrests Trump supporters for celebrating Trump’s victory
Few days ago, these puppets attacked Hindus in Bangladesh
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Donald Trump’s statement on minorities
Bangladeshi army and police also conducted late night raids, in which many people were detained. According to India Today report, the arrested people were ordinary citizens and had no connection with any political party. The wave of support for Trump in Bangladesh came after his recent comments in which he strongly condemned the violence against Hindus and other minorities in the country. Trump said in his statement, “I strongly condemn the barbaric violence against Hindus, Christians and other minorities in Bangladesh, which is in a state of complete anarchy. This would never have happened on my watch.”
🚨 Trump Supporters Detained in Bangladesh
Hundreds of supporters of President (elect) @realDonaldTrumpwho were preparing to bring out a celebration procession in Dhaka city on his landslide victory defeating #KamalaHarris are detained by law enforcement agencies and charged… pic.twitter.com/MVHgQ2xICZ— Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury (@salah_shoaib) November 9, 2024
Bangladesh government’s response
The chief advisor to the interim government of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, sent a congratulatory message to Trump on his election victory. In his letter, Yunus reiterated Bangladesh’s commitment to peace and inclusivity and said that Bangladesh looks forward to partnering with Trump in his efforts for global stability and prosperity. He also said that Bangladesh is dedicated to building a peaceful and inclusive society.
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