Bangladeshi security forces launched an offensive against supporters of US President-elect Donald Trump days later. condemned “barbaric violence” against Hindus and other minorities in the country.

On Friday night, several groups of people in Dhaka and other cities who had gathered to celebrate Trump’s resounding victory in the US election were reportedly met with swift action by authorities, preventing them from holding the parades. planned victory.

India Today has accessed videos showing police confiscating banners and posters congratulating Trump. Some banners read: “Mr. President Donald Trump, love from Bangladesh.”

The Bangladesh army and police subsequently carried out nighttime raids and arrested several people for their public support of the US president-elect. India Today has learned that those arrested had no political affiliations and were ordinary civilians.

Trump’s support in Bangladesh stems from his recent comments on X (formerly Twitter), where he condemned attacks on Hindus and other minority groups in the country, particularly after the recent political change with the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government.

“I strongly condemn the barbaric violence against Hindus, Christians and other minorities who are being attacked and looted by mobs in Bangladesh, which remains in a state of total chaos. “It would never have happened on my watch,” Trump wrote.

Incidentally, in the days before the crackdown, the senior adviser to the interim government of bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus sent Trump a congratulatory message expressing hopes for bilateral cooperation.

In his letter, Yunus underscored Bangladesh’s commitment to peace and inclusion, subtly responding to Trump’s comments about atrocities against minorities.

“Your Excellency, in line with our commitment to a peaceful and inclusive society, the government and the peace-loving people of Bangladesh look forward to partnering and collaborating in their efforts to address global challenges in the pursuit of peace, harmony, stability and prosperity. for everyone,” Yunus wrote.

Trump’s statement was his first public comment on the issue of minorities under attack in Bangladesh. He also pledged to strengthen the partnership between the United States and India, citing his “good friend,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi.