The Bangladesh Army has announced helpline numbers for Hindu families, temples, and other places of worship to ensure their safety and security. These helplines offer crucial support in case of attacks or threats across the nation. This initiative follows recent incidents where an Indian cultural centre in Dhaka was ransacked, and at least four Hindu temples suffered minor damages. These events have raised concerns within the Hindu community. Kajol Debnath from the Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council confirmed the minor damages and the community's growing fear amid ongoing tensions.
Details of recent attacks
The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi area was among the vandalised sites. Additionally, protesters set fires at several key locations in Dhaka, including the historic Bangabandhu Memorial Museum.
List of helpline numbers
To assist the Hindu community, the Bangladesh Army has provided the following helpline numbers:
- Dinajpur: Lt Col Raushanul Islam - 01769682454
- Mymensingh: Capt Faisal - 01769208174
- Sirajganj: Capt Shudipto - 01769510524
- Rampura: CO- Lt Col Rehgir Al Shahid - 01769053150
- Rangpur: Capt Ashraf - 01615332446, Capt Maariz - 01745207469
- Kishoreganj (Bhairab): 01769202354, Capt Raihan - Adjt: 01769202366
- Jessore: Capt Sabbir - 01886-910514
- Rajbari: Capt Enam - 01795-615950
- Dhaka (Jatrabari): Capt Hemel - 01766162077
- Uttara, Airport, Diabari: CO - 01769024280, Adjt - 01769024284, Capt Sazzad (Parvez) - 01769510457
- Cox’s Bazar: Capt Muztahid - 01769119988
- Thakurgaon: Lt Faiz - 01769510866, Capt Mohtashim - 01769009855
- Mirpur Area: Capt Mahomud - 01833585736, 01769024256, Adjt - 01769024254
For Dhaka:
1. Capt Saikat - 017 6951 0515 (Mohammadpur)
2. Capt Ridnan Saleh - +880 16 4196 8237 (Mohammadpur)
3. Capt Ashik - +880 17 3899 8458 (Segunbagicha)
4. Capt Abrar - +880 17 4156 9832 (Uttara)
5. Capt Atahar Ishtiaq - +880 17 6951 1144 (Mirpur)
6. Capt Zarraf - 01708375371 (Stadium, Polton)
7. Capt Nasif - +880 17 6951 0803 (Baridhara)
8. Lt Imrul 81 - +880 17 0526 0019 (Agargaon)
9. Adjt 21 Engrs Bn - 01769013094 (Gulshan/Banani)
10. Capt Shihab - 017 6604 7323 (Motijheel, Bangladesh Bank KPI)
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