Bangladeshi Hindus

On the sacred night of Mahashivratri, when chants of “Har Har Mahadev” were meant to echo across the hills of Sitakunda, the bells of Chandranath Temple were drowned not by devotion, but by screams. They arrived barefoot and fasting with brass vessels of milk and sacred Ganga water from Assam, Tripura, Manipur and from every distant corner of Bangladesh …

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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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Executive Summary Between 26 January and 02 February 2026, multiple alleged incidents involving members of the Hindu minority community were reported across various districts of Bangladesh, with one reported incident in India. The documented cases include allegations of: Homicide and suspicious deaths Physical assault and intimidation Arson targeting homes and businesses Land encroachment Theft and …

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Between February 9 and 12, as Bangladesh stood on the cusp of its General Elections, a parallel reality unfolded in village after village, one not defined by campaign speeches or democratic enthusiasm, but by fire, blades, threats, and fear. For Bangladesh’s Hindu minority, these four days were not merely part of an election cycle. They …

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On the eve of Bangladesh’s General Elections, as the nation prepared to cast its votes and reaffirm its democratic mandate, a 28-year-old tea-garden worker lay bound, mutilated, and lifeless inside a plantation in Moulvibazar. His name was Ratan Sahukar. He was found on the morning of 11th February. His hands and feet had been tied …

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Two grave incidents occurring within a 24-hour period : An alleged violent land seizure accompanied by sexual threats against the the female family members of a Hindu Liberation War veteran and The recovery of a missing Hindu man’s body from a major river have renewed concerns regarding the safety of religious minorities in Bangladesh and …

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