Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election has sparked celebrations among minority communities in Bangladesh, with many taking to social media to express support. Trump's win over Democratic opponent Kamala Harris has resonated in the South Asian nation, where minority Hindu communities, who faced violence during recent political upheaval, view his election as a positive development.
After Trump's return to the White House, there could be a major shift in international alliances, including a potential change between Washington and Dhaka relations.
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Bangladesh has been facing political upheaval recently, leading to the exile of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. These mounting disturbances made Hasina fled to India for refuge amidst and targeting of Hindu communities in South Asian nation.
Amid this backdrop, Trump's strong condemnation of violence against minorities in Bangladesh has echoed. Just before the election, he denounced what he described as "barbaric violence against Hindus, Christians, and other minorities" in the country, highlighting Bangladesh’s current state of unrest.
"It would have never happened on my watch. Kamala and Joe have ignored Hindus across the world and in America,' he added.
Trump in his Diwali message tweeted, showing his pledge to support minority communities, "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!"
Trump’s win also presents a potential challenge to Bangladesh's interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, a well-known critic of Trump with close ties to prominent Democrats, including Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.
Yunus expressed strong disapproval after Trump's 2016 victory, calling it "a solar eclipse" and a "black day." In this election cycle, Yunus’s supporters dismissed Trump’s comments as "bogus" and "lobbyist-driven," while others questioned their substance.
He shared his view that the 2016 polls "fell victim to the wrong type of politics" and advised Trump, as president, to embrace "a more generous outlook" focused on "building bridges, not walls."
In celebration of Trump’s victory, a Bangladeshi journalist posted on social media, "Dear President Donald Trump, you have no idea how much Hindus, me, and my friends on ‘X’ have been praying for you. Now that you have won, please ensure the persecutors of Hindus in Bangladesh are held accountable. This is my earnest appeal."
Another journalist from Brics Association wrote on X, "@realDonaldTrump sir congratulations for the win, win which had prayers of many many Hindus and peace loving citizens of the world. Hindus of Bangladesh need your immediate attention and action"
Bangladesh's political landscape now largely depends on the belief that Donald Trump may be inclined to support Sheikh Hasina, the ousted leader.
After Trump's return to the White House, there could be a major shift in international alliances, including a potential change between Washington and Dhaka relations.
Follow live updates on US elections
Bangladesh has been facing political upheaval recently, leading to the exile of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. These mounting disturbances made Hasina fled to India for refuge amidst and targeting of Hindu communities in South Asian nation.
Amid this backdrop, Trump's strong condemnation of violence against minorities in Bangladesh has echoed. Just before the election, he denounced what he described as "barbaric violence against Hindus, Christians, and other minorities" in the country, highlighting Bangladesh’s current state of unrest.
"It would have never happened on my watch. Kamala and Joe have ignored Hindus across the world and in America,' he added.
Trump in his Diwali message tweeted, showing his pledge to support minority communities, "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!"
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.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 31, 2024
It would have never happened on my watch. Kamala and Joe have ignored Hindus across the…
Trump’s win also presents a potential challenge to Bangladesh's interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, a well-known critic of Trump with close ties to prominent Democrats, including Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.
Yunus expressed strong disapproval after Trump's 2016 victory, calling it "a solar eclipse" and a "black day." In this election cycle, Yunus’s supporters dismissed Trump’s comments as "bogus" and "lobbyist-driven," while others questioned their substance.
He shared his view that the 2016 polls "fell victim to the wrong type of politics" and advised Trump, as president, to embrace "a more generous outlook" focused on "building bridges, not walls."
In celebration of Trump’s victory, a Bangladeshi journalist posted on social media, "Dear President Donald Trump, you have no idea how much Hindus, me, and my friends on ‘X’ have been praying for you. Now that you have won, please ensure the persecutors of Hindus in Bangladesh are held accountable. This is my earnest appeal."
Dear President Donald Trump,
— Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury (@salah_shoaib) November 6, 2024
You have no idea how much Hindus, me and my friends on 'X' have been praying for you. As you have now won, please make sure, persecutors of Hindus in Bangladesh are punished. This is my earnest appeal 🙏. Also please read the following article:… pic.twitter.com/a42hEwyt6a
Another journalist from Brics Association wrote on X, "@realDonaldTrump sir congratulations for the win, win which had prayers of many many Hindus and peace loving citizens of the world. Hindus of Bangladesh need your immediate attention and action"
@realDonaldTrump Sir Congratulations For The Win
— 𝙉𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙖 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙧𝙖 𝐀 𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐔🔱 (@NanditaaMisra) November 6, 2024
Win Which Had Prayers Of Many Many Hindus And Peace Loving Citizens Of The World.
Hindus of Bangladesh Need Your Immediate Attention And Action
Bangladesh's political landscape now largely depends on the belief that Donald Trump may be inclined to support Sheikh Hasina, the ousted leader.
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