Imagine a world devoid of color, a world where only a single note resonates. A world where every day is the same, every sight, every sound, every taste. Would such a world truly bring happiness?

Certainly not. Diversity is the spice of life, the vibrant tapestry that enriches our experiences. A world dominated by a single species of bird, a single breed of animal, a single type of tree, or a single crop would be a monotonous, joyless existence.

Hinduism, with its myriad of rituals and festivals, adds a kaleidoscope of colors to the cultural landscape of Bangladesh. These celebrations, spread throughout the year, not only enrich the lives of Hindus but contribute to the economy and cultural vitality of the nation as well.

However, Bangladeshi Islamists, who claim to champion a ‘religion of peace,’ paradoxically seek to eliminate diversity from the vibrant nation of Bangladesh today. They why are they aiming to force Hindus to convert to Islam, threatening their very existence in the name of peace (Islam)?

Afghanistan, an Islamic nation, serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of religious intolerance. A nation riven by internal strife, where women are denied basic rights, is a far cry from the idyllic paradise promised by religious extremism. Similar is the situation in Iraq, Syria, Uganda, Somalia and many other Islamic countries around the world. In such a bleak situation, Diversity, not uniformity, is the true path to a harmonious and prosperous society.

The Islamists’ desire to eradicate Hinduism or forced migration of Bangladeshi Hindus is a misguided pursuit of a bleak, monochrome future which can never lead to the utopia of happiness imagined by the Islamic extremists but would rather lead to a systematic depletion of cultural heritage of Bangla in the country, and consequently to an overall diminished quality of life.