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Bangladesh: Hindu teachers, principals being forced to quit job, 50 educators have resigned since August

Since August 5, approximately 50 Hindu educators have been coerced into leaving their jobs amid a climate of fear and insecurity. One of the most high-profile cases involves Dr. Chandranath Poddar, a professor in the Mathematics Department at Dhaka University.

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Islamists forced Shukla Rani Halder to resign. She was the Principal of ‘Bakerganj Government College, Barishal. (X/VoiceofHindu71)

New Delhi: Minority Hindu teachers in Bangladesh are increasingly facing pressure and intimidation, with many being forced to resign from their positions in government institutions. Since August 5, approximately 50 Hindu educators have been coerced into leaving their jobs amid a climate of fear and insecurity. One of the most high-profile cases involves Dr. Chandranath Poddar, a professor in the Mathematics Department at Dhaka University, who was forced to resign by students.

Forced resignations and harassment

Numerous Hindu teachers have resigned after being harassed at their homes or workplaces. In a striking example, Shukla Roy, the Principal of Government Bakarganj College, was made to submit her resignation by writing the words "I resign" on a blank sheet of paper. The Bangladesh Chhatra Aikya Parishad, a student organization connected to the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Aikya Parishad, revealed these developments during a press conference on Saturday. A list of resigned teachers was shared, shedding light on the alarming trend.

I was forced to resign

Sanjoy Kumar Mukherjee, Associate Professor of Public Administration and Governance Studies at Kazi Nazrul University, described his experience: "Dada, I was forced to resign from my position as Proctor and Head of Department. We are feeling very insecure at this time." The situation has become increasingly grave, with teachers avoiding campuses due to fear of retaliation, while others are facing humiliation in their own homes.

Alarming rise in resignations of Hindu teachers

The wave of forced resignations has affected Hindu teachers across various institutions, including high-ranking positions in prominent universities. Some of the notable names include:

  • Sonali Rani Das, Assistant Professor, Holy Family Nursing College
  • Bhuvesh Chandra Roy, Principal, Police Line High School and College, Thakurgaon
  • Ratan Kumar Majumdar, Principal, Purana Bazar Degree College, Chandpur
  • Dr. Satya Prasad Majumdar, Vice-Chancellor, BUET

The forced resignations have affected positions from vice-chancellors and principals to assistant professors and department heads, as jihadi groups continue to exert pressure on Hindu educators in the country.

Ongoing crisis in Bangladesh

The situation for Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh has worsened in recent years. Taslima Nasreen, an exiled Bangladeshi writer, recently posted on X, formerly Twitter, highlighting the grim situation: "Teachers are being forced to resign. Journalists, ministers, and former government officials are being killed, tortured, and jailed. Terrorism is bringing industries to power while the shrines of Sufi Muslims are being demolished."

The Hindu community continues to face increasing threats, with no signs of the crisis abating. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus remains silent on the matter, even as the country’s minorities face escalating violence and discrimination.

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