Bangladesh cracks down on Donald Trump's supporters; many arrested for victory celebrations (WATCH)
Security forces in Bangladesh launched a crackdown on supporters of US President-elect Donald Trump as many were arrested for holding celebratory rally for Donald Trump's victory.
FollowSecurity forces in Bangladesh launched a crackdown on supporters of US President-elect Donald Trump as many were arrested for holding celebratory rally for Donald Trump's victory. The development comes days after Trump condemned "barbaric violence" against Hindus and other minorities in the country.
According to reports, several groups in Dhaka and other cities had gathered on Friday evening to celebrate Trump’s victory in the US election but they were stopped from taking out the planned victory parades.
Videos have emerged on social media, showing police confiscating banners and posters congratulating Trump. Several individuals were arrested for their public support of the US President-elect.
Muhammad Yunus and Trump's bitterness dates back to 2016 when Yunus allegedly made a huge donation to to the Clinton Foundation ahead of Hillary’s bid for US presidency.
Grameen America, the bank’s nonprofit US flagship, which Yunus chaired, gave between $100,000 and $250,000 to the foundation, according to news agency AP. Another Grameen arm chaired by Yunus, Grameen Research, had donated between $25,000 and $50,000.
Trump also made his displeasure with Muhammad Yunus, who then headed the finance institution Grameen Bank. "Where is the micro-finance guy from Dhaka...I heard he donated to see me lose," Trump reportedly inquired.
Donald Trump condemns attack on Bangladesh Hindus
Ever since Sheikh Hasina has been ousted from power, the attack on Hindus and minorities in Bangladesh has seen a significant rise, which Yunus has termed "more political than communal".
Donald Trump has vowed to protect Hindus and minorities and has strongly condemned the violence, calling the country one that is “in a total state of chaos”.
"I strongly condemn the barbaric violence against Hindus, Christians, and other minorities who are getting attacked and looted by mobs in Bangladesh, which remains in a total state of chaos," Trump had written on social media platform X.
He added, "It would have never happened on my watch. Kamala and Joe have ignored Hindus across the world and in America. They have been a disaster from Israel to Ukraine to our own Southern Border, but we will Make America Strong Again and bring back Peace through Strength!"
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