Tensions Surge: Thousands Flee Bangladesh for India Amid Violent Protests and Attacks on Hindus
Thousands of people in Bangladesh have been trying to cross over to India since violent protests gripped the country in July. There have been reports of attacks on Hindus, many of whom hope to find safety with Bangladesh's Hindu-majority neighbour.
Thousands of people in Bangladesh have been trying to cross over to India since violent protests gripped the country in July. There have been reports of attacks on Hindus, many of whom hope to find safety with Bangladesh's Hindu-majority neighbour.
Thousands of people in Bangladesh have been trying to cross over to India since violent protests gripped the country in July. There have been reports of attacks on Hindus, many of whom hope to find safety with Bangladesh's Hindu-majority neighbour.
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00:00Bangladesh has been in a state of turmoil after weeks of violent protests.
00:06Thousands of Bangladeshis have gathered at the Indian border, hoping to get refuge in
00:11India.
00:12But security forces on both sides keep them from crossing over.
00:18There are guards there on the other side, and on this side.
00:20The refugees were trying to cross a stream on the other side, but the guards didn't allow
00:24them to cross the border.
00:25My relatives wanted to come over, but they couldn't.
00:30Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently said that his government will protect Bangladeshi
00:35Hindus.
00:36But the border situation is volatile.
00:41This local leader is working as a mediator between Indian and Bangladeshi border forces
00:46and the people gathered along the border.
00:53Since the 9th of July, thousands of people have gathered at the border.
01:01We've asked them to stay on the other side of it for now, but we're Bengalis on both
01:09sides.
01:13We don't want any unrest, all we want to do is live together.
01:23Many people here on the Indian side told DW that they will welcome the refugees from Bangladesh
01:28as they have gone through similar experiences, but they're also wary of possible conflicts
01:32in the future.
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