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If We Remain Silent, We Become Complicit: The Muradnagar Gang Rape and the Systemic Persecution of Minority Women in Bangladesh

June 29, 2025 0Comments 2Reactions

Muradnagar, Cumilla – June 2025 On the night of June 26, 2025, a Hindu woman in Muradnagar, Cumilla District, endured one of the most brutal forms of violence imaginable: her home was forcibly invaded, her dignity shattered, and her trauma recorded and circulated like a war trophy. She was gang raped by multiple assailants, her…

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Mob Threat Followed by Bulldozers: Durga Temple Destroyed in Bangladesh

June 27, 2025 0Comments 1Reaction

Dhaka, Bangladesh – June 26, 2025 In a shocking act of destruction and religious insensitivity, Bangladesh Railway, backed by joint forces including the Army, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Police, bulldozed the Khilkhet Sarbajanin Durga Mandir—a sacred Hindu temple located near the railway line in Khilkhet, Dhaka. The demolition occurred without any prior notice to…

Sri Poresh Chandra Shil (69), an elder Hindu barber of Lalmonirhat, falsely accused of blasphemy, beaten by a mob, and left to face fabricated charges — a victim of state-enabled persecution in Bangladesh.

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Bangladesh: Elder Hindu Barber Falsely Accused of Blasphemy, Brutally Beaten, Shop Destroyed — Police Complicit in Persecution

June 23, 2025 0Comments 0Reactions

Lalmonirhat, Bangladesh / San Jose, USA — June 23, 2025 An elder Hindu barber, Sri Poresh Chandra Shil (69), was falsely accused of blasphemy and savagely beaten by a mob in Lalmonirhat, Bangladesh. His son was manhandled while pleading with the attackers to spare his father’s life. Instead of protecting them, local police enabled the…

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Temple Desecration in Dinajpur: HRCBM Files Formal Complaint Amid Institutionalized Fear

June 22, 2025 0Comments 0Reactions

On June 21st, 2025, a shocking act of violence and religious intolerance unfolded at the Mahastri (Mahesbari) Manasa & Durga Temple, under No. 5 Shashara Union of Dinajpur district, Bangladesh. A group of miscreants led by Shamsun Nehar Banu (52), wife of Md. Rajaur Rahman of South Balubari; Md. Abir Khan Riyad (22), son of…

The charred remains of Pranab Biswas’s home in Dhor Moshihati, Abhaynagar — set ablaze during the May 2025 communal attack targeting minority Hindu families.

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Abhaynagar Horror: Minority Hindu Homes Torched — HRCBM Flags State Misconduct, Seeks ICC Action

June 19, 2025 0Comments 0Reactions

Abhaynagar, Jessore — 24 May 2025 At least 18 homes belonging to Hindu families were looted, vandalized, and set on fire in Bangladesh’s southwestern Abhaynagar Upazila following the murder of a local political leader. The Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM) has called the attack a case of collective communal punishment and submitted fresh…

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Chinmoy Prabhu Held Without Bail Under False Sedition Charges: A Case of State Complicity in Silencing Minority Voices

April 20, 2025 0Comments 0Reactions

By HRCBM News Desk 🔗 Editor’s Note: This article is a follow-up to our earlier report on the detention of Chinmoy Krishna Brahmachari and the violent crackdown on peaceful protests. You can read the initial report here: Prominent Hindu Monk Detained, Violence Erupts Against Peaceful Protesters in Bangladesh . Chittagong, Bangladesh – April 2025 —…

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Prominent Hindu Leader Bhabesh Chandra Roy Abducted and Killed Amid Rising Minority Violence in Bangladesh

April 20, 2025 0Comments 1Reaction

By HRCBM Bangladesh News Desk Dinajpur, Bangladesh – April 20, 2025 — The Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM) expresses deep sorrow and condemnation over the brutal abduction and murder of Bhabesh Chandra Roy, a respected Hindu community leader in Bangladesh. This incident underscores the escalating violence and systemic persecution faced by minority communities…

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Prominent Hindu Monk Detained; Violence Erupts Against Peaceful Protesters in Bangladesh

November 26, 2024 0Comments 7Reactions

Dhaka, Bangladesh – November 25, 2024 In a series of alarming events, Bangladeshi authorities have detained Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a prominent Hindu monk and human rights advocate, sparking widespread protests that have been met with violence. Detention of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari On November 25, 2024, Chinmoy Krishna Brahmachari was on his…

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Rising Tensions in Bangladesh: Minority Protesters Face Violence and Suppression

November 22, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

Rangpur, Bangladesh—In a disturbing escalation of human rights abuses, peaceful minority protesters traveling to a planned demonstration in Rangpur have been met with violence and systematic suppression. The protest, led by Chinmaya Prabhu, a religious leader turned human rights advocate, aimed to highlight the ongoing pogrom against Bangladesh's minorities, particularly Hindus. However, the events leading…

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Custodial Death of Hriday Rabi Das: Allegations Against Bangladesh Army Spark Outrage

November 20, 2024 0Comments 3Reactions

Kishoreganj, Bangladesh: The death of 21-year-old Hriday Rabi Das, a Hindu barber from the marginalized and at-risk Das community—a Dalit group—has brought allegations of custodial torture by the Bangladesh Army to the forefront, igniting widespread outrage and raising questions about systemic abuse against minorities. Hriday was reportedly beaten by local Muslim clerics before being handed…

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State-sponsored Violence: Bangladesh Army and Police Launch Brutal Assault on Hindu Minority Neighborhood in Chittagong, Bangladesh

November 11, 2024 0Comments 3Reactions

Chittagong, Bangladesh — November 5, 2024: The Bangladesh joint forces of the Army and Police unleashed a reign of terror in Hazari Lane, Chittagong, following a peaceful protest by local residents against a smear campaign targeting ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness). Eyewitnesses report that the joint forces, led by Lt. Colonel Fadouse Ahmed, stormed…

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Systemic Persecution of Bangladesh’s Minorities Through Digital Manipulation and Legal Exploitation: The Disturbing Cases of Utsav Mondal and Ridhay Paul

October 28, 2024 0Comments 4Reactions

https://youtu.be/dN_HKEl6kmc?si=V-XPTz6zZHu3MydUDhaka, Bangladesh – In a deeply troubling trend, Bangladesh's minority youth are being systematically targeted through hacked social media accounts and subsequent arrests under the Digital Security Act (DSA), often without any forensic examination. Instead of investigating the real perpetrators, law enforcement has increasingly detained Hindu youth under blasphemy allegations. Rights groups, including the Human…

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

October 15, 2024 0Comments 6Reactions

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

October 12, 2024 4Comments 18Reactions

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 1Comment 4Reactions

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 1Comment 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…

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