Bangladesh

Blocked at Their Own Doorstep : Bangladeshi Hindu family in Banshkhali Alleges Harassment and Denial of Road Access by Former Muslim Friend

A Hindu family in Banshkhali has alleged sustained intimidation, restricted access to their property, and threats of violence in a dispute that underscores the precarious position of religious minorities in parts of Bangladesh. At a press conference held on 21.03.2026, the family had  described the breakdown of a long-standing informal agreement that has now escalated …

Beheaded Body of Gopal Chandra Found in Bangladesh’s Pirojpur on 14th March, two suspects Muhammad Samrat and Muhammad Raju arrested

Police in southern Bangladesh are investigating the killing of a Hindu man whose beheaded body was recovered in Pirojpur district, in an incident that has raised concern among local residents. The victim, Gopal Chandra Das, 45, from Kashipur village in the Barisal region, was identified by his family on Saturday. His body was found on …

Patterns of Violence and State Response: An Evidence-Based Assessment of Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh (12–28 February 2026)

1. Statistical Overview and Pattern Analysis This report presents a consolidated overview of documented incidents involving violence, intimidation and persecution directed at members of the Hindu minority community during the period 12–28 February 2026. Based on verified documentation and compiled field reports, at least 66 distinct incidents were recorded within this short time frame alone. These events have directly impacted no …

কুমিল্লার কালী মন্দিরে বোমা হামলা: পূজারত ভক্তদের মাঝে আতঙ্ক, তিনজন আহত

কুমিল্লা মহানগরীর বাগানবাড়ি ঠাকুরপাড়া এলাকায় শনিবার সন্ধ্যায় সাপ্তাহিক শনি পূজা চলাকালীন কালীগাছ তলা কালী মন্দিরে বোমা বিস্ফোরণের ঘটনায় অন্তত তিনজন আহত হয়েছেন। শান্তিপূর্ণ ধর্মীয় আচার চলাকালীন এই বিস্ফোরণে এলাকায় ব্যাপক আতঙ্ক ছড়িয়ে পড়ে এবং স্থানীয়দের মধ্যে গভীর উদ্বেগের সৃষ্টি হয়। পুলিশ ও প্রত্যক্ষদর্শীদের বয়ান অনুযায়ী, শনিবার সন্ধ্যা আনুমানিক ৬টা ২৮ মিনিটে ঘটনাটি ঘটে। মন্দির প্রাঙ্গণে …

Bangladesh: Temple Bomb Attack in Cumilla Injures Three, Including Priest

Hindu Voice Team: A hand-bomb attack at a Hindu temple in Cumilla city left at least three people injured, including the temple priest, in an incident that has raised serious concerns about security and communal harmony in the area. The attack occurred on7th of March, Saturday evening at the Kaligachhtala temple in the Thakurpara area …

300 Hindu Women form Human-Chain in Satkhira Demanding Safety and Voting Rights amid Sustained Intimidation by local B. N. P. Leaders

In the coastal subdistrict of Shyamnagar in Satkhira, a quiet but deeply troubling story unfolded last week, one that highlights concerns about the security of minority communities and the protection of democratic rights in parts of rural Bangladesh. On the morning of February 28, nearly three hundred Hindu women had gathered outside the Shyamnagar Upazila …

Kali Temple and Idol Vandalized in Thakurgaon District of Bangladesh, Police Begin Formal Investigation

Authorities have launched an investigation following allegations of vandalism at the Sri Sri Banakali Temple in Ward No. 9 of Ranisankail Municipality, located in Thakurgaon District. According to local residents, unidentified individuals are believed to have entered the temple premises under the cover of darkness on the night of 27 February. By early morning, community …

Mob Led by Rokon Uddin Attacks Hindu Devotees Protesting alleged Seizure of 213-Year-Old Temple Land and blockade of a vital canal in Brahmanbaria, leaving at least 10 severely injured

At least ten Hindu devotees, including women, were severely injured on February 25 after a mob allegedly led by Rokon Uddin attacked a peaceful protest in Aruail Union under Sarail Upazila of Brahmanbaria. The demonstrators had gathered to oppose the alleged illegal occupation of land belonging to the 213-year-old Shri Shri Mohanlal Jiu Temple in …

From Sacred Hymns to Savage Horror : Muhammad Rakib and Two Associates Named in Brutal All-Night Gang Rape and torture of Speech-Impaired Hindu Mother Returning from Kirtan in Bhola, Bangladesh

When Devotion Turned to Darkness When the hymns of devotion that had drifted across rural Bhola finally fell silent, a crime of unspeakable brutality emerged from the shadows. On the fourth night of the five-day long Tirodhan Utsav honoring Achyudananda Brahmachari, more than 100,000 devotees had gathered in Aralia village of Tazumuddin Upazila for kirtan and prayer on …

Hindu Family Holds Press Conference in Patuakhali, Accuses Zakir Bhuiya of Assault and Coercive Land Grab authored by Aditi Chakraborty

In Marichbunia village under Patuakhali Sadar Upazila, a land dispute involving a Hindu family has escalated into allegations of assault, intimidation and attempted dispossession. The accused Zakir Bhuiya has firmly denied all accusations. The Dispute Gopal Mali, a resident of Marichbunia, alleges that locally influential individuals attempted to forcibly occupy his 40-decimals of his ancestral …