Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Pledges Rule of Law in First National Address Amid Hindu Attack Concerns
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Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Pledges Rule of Law Amid Concerns Over Attacks on Hindus
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Firstpost•18-02-2026, 23:54
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Pledges Rule of Law Amid Concerns Over Attacks on Hindus
•Bangladesh's new PM Tarique Rahman vowed to strengthen the rule of law and uphold a pluralistic society in his first address to the nation.
•The pledge comes after a series of attacks on the Hindu community following the ouster of former PM Sheikh Hasina in August 2024.
•Rahman emphasized that Bangladesh would be a safe home for people of all faiths, regardless of party, opinion, religion, or ethnicity.
•His administration's key priorities include improving law and order, cracking down on corruption, and restoring peace and security.
•Reports indicate a surge in violence against minorities, with 522 communal attacks in 2025 and 116 minority deaths between June 2025 and January 2026.
