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Durga Puja Idol Procession Attacked in Old Dhaka: Over 100 Injured

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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…

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The Brutal Murder of Swapan Kumar Bhadra: A Journalist Targeted for Defending Justice and Minority Rights in Bangladesh

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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…

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BHBCUC Reports 2,010 Attacks in 16 Days, But Grim Reality Remains Underreported

September 25, 2024 0Comments 4Reactions

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…

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Alarming Surge of Violence: Bengali Muslim Settlers and Army Allegedly Attack Indigenous Communities in Chittagong Hill Tracts

September 22, 2024 0Comments 3Reactions

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.…

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Bangladesh Daily Reports 1,090 Attacks on Hindus and Other Minorities in 15 Days

September 12, 2024 0Comments 1Reaction

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…

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Tragic Lynching of Utsav Mandol Sparks Global Outcry

September 7, 2024 0Comments 15Reactions

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 are…

Mass Communal Attacks against Minorities in Bangladesh

News Trends August 7, 2024 0Comments 11Reactions

In the wake of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation on August 5, 2024, Bangladesh has experienced a surge in communal violence targeting minorities, particularly the Hindu community. Following Hasina's departure amidst widespread protests, there have been reports of coordinated attacks on Hindu homes, businesses, and places of worship across several regions in the country. The…

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Mayhem in Narail, Bangladesh: Muslim mobs attack Hindus and pillage their homes, temples and villages

July 19, 2022 0Comments 39Reactions

Muslim mobs attacked Hindus, pillaged their homes, businesses and temples over alleged posts by a 18 year old Hindu boy which according to them insults religious sentiments of the Muslims. On July 15th, Muslims mobs swooped on the minority communities after the Jumma Namaz and went on a brutal rampage destroying temples, grocery stores and…

For Minority Hindus of Bangladesh, It’s A Life of Non-Citizen Without Human Rights

News February 20, 2022 0Comments 5Reactions

A file photo of activists taking part in a demonstration front of the White House, in Washington DC, on November 19, 2021, against alleged religious violence against the Hindu minority in Bangladesh | Photo: AFP Source: abplive The oppression, victimisation and instilling of fear among the minority Hindus in Bangladesh continue unabated, with the government, rights organisations…

Religious minorities demand representation in Election Commission

News February 20, 2022 0Comments 2Reactions

Source: Asia News Bangladesh’s largest interfaith (Christian, Buddhist, Hindu) forum demands representation in the body responsible for next year’s election. Forum’s president Nimol Rozario, “If a party is defeated, its supporters often blame minorities,” increasing risks for the latter during the vote. Dhaka (AsiaNews) – The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council (BHBCUC), the country's largest interreligious…

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Buddhist monk murdered in Khagrachhari, Bangladesh

February 19, 2022 0Comments 7Reactions

Source: Daily Star News published on Feb 2nd, 2022, Sangbad Protidin dated January 31st, 2022 and HRCBM's investigation. Bangladesh again witnessing uptick in violence against minorities in the country. HRCBM is getting reports about increase violence against minorities throughout the country. In a recent attack, a Buddhist monk is slathered in the Khagrachari district of Chittagong…

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Bangladesh enforces digital security act as blasphemy law to subjugate minorities

December 22, 2021 0Comments 2Reactions

Minority Hindu men, women, boys and girls are arrested under Digital Security Act (DSA) on the false pretext of misinformation and blasphemy charges. Most of them are lingering in jail due to religious prejudice in the Bangladesh justice system. Bangladesh government claims it has passed digital security act (DSA) to curtail racism, terrorism and terrorist propaganda.…

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Bangladeshi diaspora protest for recognition of 1971 genocide

December 19, 2021 0Comments 2Reactions

HRCBM protest for the recognition of 1971 genocide. The protest rally was held on December 18, 2021 in front of the White House, Washington DC. To commemorate 50th anniversary of Bangladesh independence, Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM) led Bangladesh diaspora in the Washington DC Metro Region held a demonstration in front of White House…

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Islamists killed two brothers in Faridpur, Bangladesh

December 17, 2021 0Comments 15Reactions

Cultural organizations of Faridpur arranged a protest to demand the immediate arrest of criminals who murdered two brothers in Faridpur, Bangladesh. Faridpur, Bangladesh. Two brothers Sujan Biswas (17) and Haradhon Biswas (20) belonging to Hindu minority community in Bangladesh were brutally murdered. It is alleged that local police investigative officer has not taken any steps to…

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Prime suspect, accomplice confess to instigating communal violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

October 27, 2021 0Comments 2Reactions

Courtesy: The India Express. This news is collected unabridged from the India Express newspaper and furnished here unabridged. The collection here in this page is for easier access by the viewers and as such it doesnot violates copyright laws and used only as an alternative to url redirect. For original news, please visit: https://indianexpress.com/article/world/prime-suspect-accomplice-confess-to-instigating-communal-violence-against-hindus-in-bangladesh-7589628/ . Chaos…

Bangladesh Communal Violence Not New, Over 3600 Incidents Targeting Hindus Since 2013

News October 20, 2021 0Comments 0Reactions

Source: Republicworld.com Bangladesh has been shadowed by multiple episodes of communal violence since last week. Minorities, particularly Hindus, have been targeted since 1971. Image: AP Bangladesh has been shadowed by multiple episodes of communal violence since last week. While persecution of minorities, particularly Hindus, have been occurring in the country since its formation in 1971, recent violence…

Goons attack Hindu temples in Bangladesh during Durga Puja, 4 killed

News October 18, 2021 0Comments 0Reactions

Courtesy: DECCAN Chronicle. This news is collected unabridged from the DECCAN Chronicle newspaper and furnished here unabridged. The collection here in this page is for easier access by the viewers and as such it doesnot violates copyright laws and used only as an alternative to url redirect. For original news, please visit: https://www.deccanchronicle.com/world/asia/151021/goons-attack-hindu-temples-in-bangladesh-during-durga-puja-4-killed.html . A home ministry…

Seven dead after violence erupts during Hindu festival in Bangladesh

News October 18, 2021 0Comments 1Reaction

Courtesy: The Guardian. This news is collected unabridged from The Guardian newspaper and furnished here unabridged. The collection here in this page is for easier access by the viewers and as such it doesnot violates copyright laws and used only as an alternative to url redirect. For original news, please visit: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/oct/16/four-die-after-violence-erupts-at-hindu-festival-in-bangladesh . Demonstrators take to…

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