Democratic Rights

A Hindu businessman and his elderly mother were among four people injured after an armed mob of approximately 15–20 individuals allegedly launched a violent daylight attack on a business establishment in Chitalmari Upazila of Bagerhat district, leaving the principal victim hospitalized with serious injuries and raising concerns over the police response. The attack took place …

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A school headmaster who says he spent months living under threats and intimidation was allegedly beaten outside his own workplace on Sunday morning despite informing local authorities in advance that he planned to return to duty. Sujit Karmakar, headmaster of Damudya Pilot Girls’ High School in Shariatpur, was attacked at the school’s main gate as …

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Dinajpur, Bangladesh — A troubling case from northern Bangladesh has reignited concerns over the treatment of religious minorities after a Hindu man was allegedly compelled to convert to Islam in order to retain his job. According to local sources, Mahendra Nath Roy, a resident of Dinajpur District, was presented with a stark ultimatum by his …

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