Why this savagery on minority communities?

Bangladesh has been a non-sectarian country since its inception. However, this is not reflected in the recent incidents of the attack on the Hindu community in Nasirnagor and Brahmanbaria, as well as the online posts hurting Muslim sentiments on Facebook. Now, the indigenous Santal community is facing oppression from land grabbers. It raises the question of what we should do for them. As citizens of a secular country, it is our wish and duty to remove such racist and discriminatory practices from our society, and remain close with our fellow civilians irrespective of their race or religion. 

Akib Sumon
Bangladesh Agricultural University