This picture of Muslims guarding a temple in Bangladesh is going viral for all the right reasons

In a heartwarming display of unity during turbulent times, the Muslim community in Bangladesh has been actively guarding Hindu temples, as shared in a popular Reddit thread on r/bangladesh.

This pics made my eyes wet. They are guarding temples,even though they are Muslim. What a unity.
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The thread has drawn numerous expressions of gratitude, with one user stating, "This is the true nature of free people. Rise up, Bangladesh against all miscreants," while another remarked, "Look what we can do when we are united." The sentiment of solidarity is further echoed in another user¡¯s comment: "Save Bangladesh guys."

#Bangladesh: Students were seen protecting Temples and minorities from attacks in Bangladesh.

The footage is from Dhakeshwari Mandir in #Dhaka taken around 3 am.#AllEyesOnBangladeshiHindus ???? ??? #SheikhMujiburRahman pic.twitter.com/k5POYn5K41

¡ª Zayed Khan (@thisiszayedkhan) August 6, 2024

Numerous posts on X, formerly known as Twitter, have also spotlighted how people from Muslim community were vigilant around 3 am to safeguard Dhakeshwari Mandir in Dhaka.

Attack on Hindu community

However, the broader situation in Bangladesh remains fraught with violence following the departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who resigned and fled to India amidst escalating protests.

BREAKING:

Bangladeshi Islamists have set the Hindu Notun Kali Temple on fire in Moulvibazar

Hindus are beaten
Hindu shops are looted
Hindu homes are vandalised
Hindu temples are burned down

The Islamists are using the chaos in Bangladesh to attack the Hindu community

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¡ª Visegr¨¢d 24 (@visegrad24) August 5, 2024

These protests, initially sparked by a contentious government job quota system, rapidly evolved into widespread unrest, particularly after Hasina labeled protesting students as "Razakars."

BREAKING:

Islamists attack a Hindu village in Bangladesh.

They surround the homes and threaten the people inside.

At the end of the video, they enter the house and lead the Hindus out, rounding them up and forcing them out of the village

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¡ª Visegr¨¢d 24 (@visegrad24) August 5, 2024

This term, coupled with her perceived proximity to India, exacerbated tensions, leading to violent attacks on the Hindu community.

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Extremists are exploiting the chaos, targeting Hindu homes, abducting women, and setting fire to places of worship, including an ISKCON and a Kali temple. The violence has not spared even community leaders, with Hindu councillor Haradhan Roy from the Rangpur City Corporation reported among the deceased.

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Bangladesh crisis

The crisis deepened when protesters overran the Gono Bhaban, Hasina's official residence, immediately after her exit. The military's subsequent intervention, led by General Waker-Uz-Zaman, saw the establishment of an interim government. Amidst this, the nation observed a holiday intended to dampen the unrest, but the attacks against Hindus continued.

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This surge of violence, catalyzed by anti-Hindu sentiments that flared up after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 2021 visit, has plunged the nation into a severe crisis.

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