Skip to content Skip to navigation

Panel Discussion Highlights Human Rights Violations Against Minorities in Bangladesh

By AT News |

Guwahati, December 21: A panel discussion on the "Violation of Human Rights Laws Against Hindus and Other Religious Minorities" was held today at the Bishnu Nirmal Trust Auditorium, Latasil, Guwahati. The event was organized under the banner of Adhivakta Parishad Assam Prant.

The discussion featured notable speakers, including  Justice Ajit Borthakur, former Judge of the Guwahati High Court and current member of the Assam Human Rights Commission. Justice Borthakur raised concerns about the status of rights guaranteed under the Constitution of Bangladesh and questioned their protection for all citizens.

Former IPS and DGP (OSD) M Mohan Raj provided historical context, comparing the atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh to a "holocaust." He stressed the urgent need to address these issues.

Adhivakta Parishad Assam Prant. General Secretary, Kuldeep Baishya, emphasized that the discussion was not just an academic exercise but a call to action to protect lives, humanity, and human rights in Bangladesh. He also highlighted international concern, noting statements from global leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Elect Donald J Trump, US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, and UK Parliamentarian Barry Gardiner, regarding the ongoing violence against Hindus and religious minorities in Bangladesh.

The program, moderated by Advocate Sikha Bhattacharjya, Office Secretary of Adhivakta Parishad, concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Advocate Bankim Sarma, Vice President of the organization. S.C. Keyal, Zonal Secretary of Akhil Bhartiya Adhivakta Parishad, was also present.

The event served as a platform to voice solidarity against human rights violations and advocate for justice and equality for all citizens in Bangladesh.

Author info

AT News's picture

Assam Times Staff. editor@assamtimes.org

Add new comment

Assamese Translator

Assam Times seeks English to Assamese translators!
Join our volunteer team.
Email editor@assamtimes.org.

Random Stories

Pobitora

Pobitora beckons tourists

2 Nov 2013 - 9:16am | Surajit Sarma
Pobitora sanctury opened up for tourists from the country and abroad on Saturday.          Forest minister Rockybul Hussain opened up the sanctury in Morigaon district...
The Northeast Green Journalism Award 2013

The Northeast Green Journalism Award 2013

20 Apr 2013 - 12:46am | AT News
Call for SubmissionThe Northeast Green Journalism AwardHonouring outstanding reporting on the environmentAssam Times seeks submissions from mid-career/ mid-level journalists in the states of...

PM flags off train to Mendipathar

29 Nov 2014 - 6:34pm | AT News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Guwahati-Mendhipothar train in Meghalaya at a function in Guwahati on Saturday.In his speech the prime minister stressed better rail connectivity in the...

Protest over trader killing

15 Jul 2015 - 8:36pm | AT News
At least ten people sustained injury when security forces sprang upon a group of people who hit the streets in Tinsukia district in protest against ULFA’s attack on a businessman on Wednesday.Local...

Other Contents by Author

Assam Chamber of Commerce Organizes 5 KM Fun Run Against Drugs

Guwahati, December 2024: The Assam Chamber of Commerce is set to host a 5 KM Fun Run on January 5, 2025, at 6:00 AM, starting from the Gauhati Town Club, Judges Field, Panbazar. The event, spearheaded by Rupam Goswami, Chairman of the Assam Chamber of Commerce, aims to raise awareness about drug abuse and promote a healthy lifestyle. The fun run, themed “Run for a Cause,” invites participants from all walks of life to join hands in the fight against drugs. Registration for the event is priced at ₹250, with participants required to share a screenshot of their payment via WhatsApp to the organizers. The event promises exciting cash prizes for both male and female runners: ₹5,000 for first...

Congress leaders detained for protest over worker's death

A protest by Congress party workers in Dispur escalated into chaos today as demonstrators attempted to gherao the Janata Bhawan in Guwahati, leading to multiple detentions including top party leadership. Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Bhupen Borah and senior leader Ripun Bora were among those detained as fully-equipped police forces intervened to control the situation. The demonstration, sparked by the death of Congress worker Mridul Islam in Wednesday's tear gas shelling, saw protesters defying police barricades and staging sit-ins on the road. Some demonstrators attempted to breach police lines in front of the Janata Bhawan, intensifying the confrontation. In a related...

TISS Guwahati Hosts Inaugural Inhmukhawm to Strengthen Field Work Collaboration

Guwahati, December 18, 2024: The School of Social Work at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Guwahati Off-Campus, held its first-ever Inhmukhawm: Field Work Organisations’ Meet on Wednesday. The event, themed "Buen Vivr: Co-building a Sustainable and Just Future," brought together nearly 100 participants, including grassroots organizations, NGOs, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) representatives. Aligning with the International World Social Work Day 2024, the gathering focused on social work, sustainability, and justice, providing a platform for dialogue, learning, and collaborative innovation to enhance student fieldwork initiatives. The event commenced with a warm...

Training Program on Feed Analysis and Nutrient Composition concludes at Guwahati Biotech Park

Guwahati, Assam: The Business Incubation Center for Fisheries and Aquaculture (BICFA) at Guwahati Biotech Park (GBP), under the Department of Science, Technology & Climate Change, Government of Assam, successfully organized a three-day hands-on training program on Feed Analysis and Nutrient Composition of Animal and Fish Feed. The program aimed to educate startups, researchers, and students and was held at GBP and the Feed Testing Laboratory, Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary Sciences, Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Khanapara. Dr. Bula Choudhury, Senior Scientist at GBP and Convener of the program, welcomed the participants. She highlighted the vision of...

Educators Gather in Guwahati to Chart Path for Shaping Environmental Leaders

A transformative gathering of educators took place at the Mayflower Hotel in Guwahati, where 76 educators from 38 schools across Assam and Meghalaya came together for WWF-India’s Educators’ Conclave 2024 on November 29. The event focused on empowering educators to instill environmental stewardship and climate literacy in students, while sharing innovative strategies to make schools sustainable and eco-conscious hubs of learning. With the theme “Raising Generation 30,” the conclave explored actionable ideas for transforming education systems to address pressing environmental challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss. “The role of educators in shaping future environmental...

Navjot Singh Sidhu Shares Cancer Recovery Diet Plan That Helped His Wife Heal in 40 Days

Chandigarh: Former cricketer and politician Navjot Singh Sidhu has shared an inspiring story of his wife's recovery from cancer, attributing her remarkable progress to a strict diet plan inspired by ancient Indian Ayurveda, Nobel Prize-winning research on autophagy by Yoshinori Ohsumi, and guidance from medical experts. The plan, Sidhu revealed, helped his wife recover in just 40 days after undergoing surgeries, chemotherapy, and targeted therapies. Speaking to the media, Sidhu expressed his gratitude for the holistic approach, which combined positivity, lifestyle changes, and a disciplined nutritional regimen. “Positivity, determination, and the right diet can create miracles,” he said...

Celebrating Asomiya: A Classical Language’s Journey to Recognition

The Directorate of Cultural Affairs under the Assam government marked its 53rd anniversary with a historic event celebrating the recognition of Asomiya (Assamese) as a classical language. Held at the iconic Rabindra Bhawan, the evening highlighted the significance of this achievement and charted a roadmap for the language's preservation and growth in written and colloquial forms. The courtyard of Rabindra Bhawan, adorned with vibrant decorations and a podium beneath lush Bokul trees, hosted an enthusiastic audience of dignitaries and scholars. As the sun dipped below the Brahmaputra’s horizon, the program commenced with three distinguished panelists sharing their insights. The...

Protester Killed During Violent Clashes in Manipur; Curfew Imposed and Internet Suspended in Seven Districts

Tensions escalated in Manipur’s violence-hit Jiribam district on Sunday night as clashes between security forces and protesters turned deadly, officials reported. A young protester, identified as 21-year-old K. Athouba, was fatally shot amid the chaos. A police official confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine who fired the fatal shot, while protesters allege that a Manipur Police special commando unit was responsible. Two others were reported injured in the incident. The violence erupted as mobs attacked and vandalized properties belonging to political leaders and various party offices. According to police reports, the unrest began at Babupara before spreading to other...

Tiger Carcass Found in Kaziranga National Park

The body of a tiger was discovered in the Horonbali Chapori area of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, located in Assam’s Biswanath district, on Monday. Forest guards came across the carcass during a routine patrol and alerted senior officials, who subsequently arrived at the scene to recover the remains. Preliminary findings suggest that the tiger may have died as a result of a fight with another tiger. To confirm the exact cause of death, samples will be sent to a forensic laboratory for further analysis. The disposal of the carcass was carried out under the supervision of senior forest officials and veterinary doctors. Kaziranga National Park, recognized as a Tiger Reserve...

Guwahati Police Busts Cybercrime Gang, Arrests 8

Guwahati Police has successfully busted a cybercrime gang involved in a major fraud operation. Eight individuals were arrested following a raid at a lodge in Boragaon. The gang was operating a network of "mule bank accounts" to facilitate the transfer of illegally obtained money. The arrested individuals were involved in opening bank accounts using fake identities and documents. They would then hand over these accounts to cybercriminals who used them to launder money obtained through online scams. The police seized numerous items, including mobile phones, ATM cards, cheque books, and electronic devices, from the arrested individuals. A case has been registered against the accused, and...