Durga Puja Idol Procession Attacked in Old Dhaka: Over 100 Injured
On Sunday, October 13, 2024, a shocking incident occurred during the Durga idol immersion procession in Old Dhaka’s Shakhari Bazar and Tanti Bazar areas. Devotees transporting idols to the Sadarghat for the traditional immersion were attacked with bricks and dirty water from the rooftop of Noor Supermarket. Multiple trucks carrying the idols were targeted as
The Brutal Murder of Swapan Kumar Bhadra: A Journalist Targeted for Defending Justice and Minority Rights in Bangladesh
Mymensingh, Bangladesh— The streets of Mymensingh witnessed a chilling act of violence that has sent shockwaves through the journalistic community in Bangladesh and beyond. Swapan Kumar Bhadra, a 65-year-old journalist and vice-president of the Tarakanda Press Club, was hacked to death in broad daylight in front of his home. Known for his fearless reporting on
BHBCUC Reports 2,010 Attacks in 16 Days, But Grim Reality Remains Underreported
In a press conference held at the Nasrul Hamid Auditorium in Dhaka, the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council (BHBCUC) revealed a report documenting 2,010 attacks on minority communities between August 4 and August 20, 2024. This report comes amidst an alarming surge of violence following the resignation of Sheikh Hasina’s government, highlighting the increasingly
Alarming Surge of Violence: Bengali Muslim Settlers and Army Allegedly Attack Indigenous Communities in Chittagong Hill Tracts
September 21, 2024 – On the night of September 19, 2024, a wave of violent attacks erupted in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) regions of Diginala, Khagrachari, and Rangamati. Bengali Muslim settlers, allegedly supported by armed forces, targeted Indigenous communities, setting ablaze over 100 houses and shops, looting livelihoods, and leaving many wounded and dead.
Bangladesh Daily Reports 1,090 Attacks on Hindus and Other Minorities in 15 Days
In a recent report by Prothom Alo, one of Bangladesh’s leading national newspapers, a staggering 1,066 attacks against Hindus and other minority communities were documented between August 5 and August 20, 2024. The reported number is estimated to be around 1,090 based on additional data, but the figure may not reflect the full scale of
Tragic Lynching of Utsav Mandol Sparks Global Outcry
Warning: This article contains graphic and potentially disturbing content, including a header image and a video related to the lynching of Utsav Mandol. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. The header image shows the tragic aftermath of the incident, and the video footage includes violent scenes that may not be suitable for all audiences. These materials
