Agartala: Amid rising atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh, the All Tripura Resort and Restaurant House owners’ Affiliation (ATHROA) has determined to disclaim resort and restaurant companies’ to Bangladeshi residents.
In a press release, Bhaskar Chakraborty, Workplace Secretary, All Tripura Resort and Restaurant House owners’ Affiliation says, “On 2nd December we took a call within the presence of all our members that beginning 2nd December, no resort shall be accessible for Bangladeshi residents.”
The choice comes as a robust response to the rising unrest in neighbouring Bangladesh.
The All Tripura Resort and Restaurant House owners’ Affiliation (ATHROA) introduced a ban on offering companies to Bangladeshi residents within the state. The choice, which took impact instantly, follows allegations of escalating persecution of Hindu and different minority communities in Bangladesh.
Bhaskar Chakrabarty, Secretary, All Tripura Resort & Restaurant House owners’ Affiliation advised ANI, “The first purpose for this determination is the disrespect proven in the direction of our nationwide flag in Bangladesh. Moreover, the incident involving the Bangladesh Excessive Fee has additionally performed a big function in shaping this decision.”
“One more reason is to make sure the security and well-being of Bangladeshi nationals visiting right here. If any untoward incident happens involving a Bangladeshi visitor, your entire accountability would fall on the resort proprietor. To keep away from such issues, we selected the 2nd of this month that we are going to not present rooms to Bangladeshi residents,” he stated.
He clarified, “The (Bangladeshi) residents who checked in right here earlier than 2nd December can keep right here however we can’t settle for any new bookings. It was additionally determined that if somebody comes right here underneath a crucial situation with correct paperwork, for medical functions, they are going to be offered rooms.”
In an official assertion, signed by ATHROA Secretary Bhashkar Chakraborty, the affiliation condemned latest incidents involving extremist actions towards minority teams in Bangladesh.
“We’re a secular nation that respects all religions, however the latest atrocities towards minorities in Bangladesh have deeply involved us. The behaviour of sure parts in Bangladesh is unacceptable, particularly their disrespect in the direction of the Indian nationwide flag,” the assertion learn.
The affiliation emphasised that Tripura has traditionally welcomed folks from Bangladesh with heat and hospitality. Nonetheless, the latest developments have led to a change in stance. The ban on companies, which incorporates all resort and restaurant services, applies to Bangladeshi residents visiting the state from December 2, 2024.
ATHROA President Sumit Saha, talking to the Tripura Instances, expressed sturdy disapproval of the persecution of minorities in Bangladesh. “We have now all the time believed in treating all company with respect. Nonetheless, the present state of affairs in Bangladesh has made it inconceivable for us to proceed providing companies to those that come from a nation the place such atrocities are occurring,” Saha stated.
The choice has sparked combined reactions, with some supporting the transfer as a stand towards violence and discrimination, whereas others query its impression on tourism and enterprise relations between the 2 nations. Nonetheless, the affiliation stays agency in its place, citing the necessity to stand in solidarity with the oppressed minority communities in Bangladesh.
As of now, the ban is anticipated to stay in place till additional discover, with ATHROA pledging to observe the state of affairs intently.
In the meantime, Bangladesh continues to see elevated violence towards Hindu minorties. On the intermitter evening of Friday and Saturday, the Laxshmi Narayan Mandir was allegedly burnt. Temple authorities filed a grievance towards the identical and alleged that the attackers had aimed to hurt them.
