Arson

On 13th February, four separate incidents unfolded across four different districts of Bangladesh — each targeting vulnerable Hindu families and their property. Each incident has its own local context. But taken together, they paint a deeply disturbing picture of insecurity, impunity, and a growing climate of fear for minorities. 1) Land Seizure and Assault in …

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At around 3 a.m. on December 20, 2025, as West Banik Para in Ward No. 5 of Rauzan Upazila, Chattagram District slept, an attack unfolded behind closed doors. The homes of Anil Shil and Sukha Shil were locked from the outside. Clothes soaked in kerosene were placed against the walls and roof. Moments later, both …

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