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Gutted by arson in Gaibandha, Bangladesh: Durga idols reduced to ashes before Puja, a cruel attempt to extinguish faith and silence a community’s devotion.

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UNESCO-Recognized Heritage Under Attack: Desecration of Durga Idols and Violence Against Bangladesh’s Hindu Minority

September 27, 2025 0Comments 5Reactions

Dhaka, Bangladesh — As Bangladesh’s Hindu minority prepares to celebrate Durga Puja, one of its most sacred and joyous festivals, violence and desecration have cast a dark shadow. Reports confirm that 18 attacks across 16 districts have left temples vandalized, idols mutilated, and minority homes targeted. Durga Puja is not only a cultural celebration but…

HRCBM Seminar at Bangladesh Supreme Court Bar Association Unveils Alarming Human Rights Crisis

August 2, 2025 0Comments 0Reactions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM) Email: info@hrcbm.org | Web: www.hrcbm.org At the Bangladesh Supreme Court Bar Association, HRCBM exposes a deepening human rights emergency as victims testify before senior jurists and media. Dhaka — August 1, 2025 — Neither the sky’s relentless downpour nor the silent forces arrayed against…

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HRCBM Seminar at Supreme Court Unveils Alarming Human Rights Crisis in Bangladesh

August 2, 2025 0Comments 1Reaction

Senior Advocates Sound Alarm on Collapse of Justice and Rising Minority Persecution Date: August 1, 2025 Location: Supreme Court Bar Association Hall, Dhaka Dhaka, Bangladesh — The Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM) organized a landmark seminar titled “The Human Rights Crisis in Bangladesh and Pathways to Legal Redress” at the Supreme Court Bar…

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Special Seminar & Discussion: Minority Rights, The Human Rights Crisis in Bangladesh, and Paths to Legal Redress

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Minority Rights, The Human Rights Crisis in Bangladesh, and Paths to Legal Redress

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Rangpur Communal Attack: Blasphemy Allegation Triggers Violence and Exodus of Hindu Families

July 28, 2025 0Comments 0Reactions

Byline: HRCBM Rangpur Coordinator | July 28, 2025 Rangpur, Bangladesh — A devastating episode of communal violence has forced scores of Hindu families to flee their homes in Rangpur’s Gangachara upazila after a 17-year-old Hindu boy was arrested over a Facebook post allegedly defaming the Prophet of Islam. What followed was not an isolated expression…

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Mob Threat Followed by Bulldozers: Durga Temple Destroyed in Bangladesh

June 27, 2025 0Comments 2Reactions

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…

Kidnapping, Forced Conversion, and a Dangerous Precedent: The Case of Bristi Chakrabarty

April 26, 2025 0Comments 0Reactions

"HRCBM documents, investigates, and publishes evidence-based legal dossiers concerning human rights violations against minorities in Bangladesh. Each dossier is based on verifiable evidence, legal analysis, and advocacy for justice. Our aim is to create accountability and protect vulnerable communities." Note: For the protection of the minor's identity, the name "Bristi Chakrabarty" is used as a…

HRCBM Issues Urgent Legal Notice to Bangladesh Government Over Alarming Rise in Sexual Violence and Abduction

April 24, 2025 0Comments 1Reaction

Date: April 22, 2025 Dhaka, Bangladesh The Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM), an ECOSOC-accredited NGO and internationally recognized human rights organization, has taken a bold legal step to address the escalating crisis of sexual violence, gang rape, and abductions across Bangladesh — particularly affecting minority women, girls, and children. Through its legal counsel,…

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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…

HRCBM Issues Formal Legal Notice to Halt False Cases Against Minorities in Bangladesh

March 16, 2025 0Comments 0Reactions

March 16, 2025 — In a critical move to protect minority communities from escalating legal persecution, the Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM) has officially served a legal notice to the Government of Bangladesh, demanding urgent intervention against the widespread registration of false and malicious cases targeting ethnic and religious minorities. Filed through Barrister…

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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…

HRCBM Condemns Fabricated Treason Charge Against Activist Chinmaya Prabu

November 1, 2024 0Comments 2Reactions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bangladesh — October 30, 2024 — The Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM) strongly condemns the recent filing of sedition charges against Chinmaya Krishna Bhrammacharee, a prominent Hindu religious leader and advocate for minority rights in Bangladesh. The case, initiated by Firoz Khan, 49, of Chittagong, is viewed by HRCBM as baseless…

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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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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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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…

Mass Communal Attacks Against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh

Reports & Literature about Bangladesh Minorities August 18, 2024 0Comments 0Reactions

DONATE NOW THROUGH GOFUNDME Please note, the following is a preliminary submission of incidents, primarily reported by the victims. We will update and publish a comprehensive report once our volunteers begin submitting their findings. https://youtu.be/0ye62Y_nngQThe situation in Bangladesh has deteriorated rapidly following the collapse of the Awami League government on August 5, 2024. In the wake…

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