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Amid the ongoing tensions in Bangladesh, the Delhi Civil Society and several other organisations, are holding a protest march on Tuesday, December 10, a day marked as International Human Rights Day. Security has been heightened outside the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi ahead of the protest against the alleged violence against minorities in Dhaka.

"We have enhanced security arrangements outside the Bangladesh High Commission in view of the protest march. No one will be allowed to breach law and order," a senior police officer was quoted as saying by PTI.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Visited Bangladesh

Amid the ongoing violence, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited Bangladesh and held several high-profile engagements highlighting India's support for Dhaka. On his visit, Vikram also raised concerns over attacks against religious minorities and their places of worship.

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FS Misri called on the Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus and the Foreign Affairs Adviser, Md Touhid Hossain. He also held Foreign Office Consultations with the Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh, Jashim Uddin.

Sheikh Hasina Accuses Muhammad Yunus Of Being 'Mastermind' Behind Students Protest

Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday accused the Chief Adviser to Bangladesh's interim government, Muhammad Yunus, of being the "mastermind" behind the student protests that led to her ouster, while further alleging that the protest was "meticulously designed" to overthrow her government.

Hindu Temple Set On Fire In Bangladesh Amid Unrest

Bangladesh has been witnessing unrest amid continuous attacks on Hindus. There also have been cases of arson and looting of minorities' homes and vandalism and desecration of deities and temples.

A Hindu temple was allegedly set on fire in the outskirts of Dhaka. The Mahabhagya Lakshminarayan Mandir, at Dhor village, in North of Dhaka came under attack on late Friday night.