Democratic Rights

Headmaster Sujit Karmakar Hospitalised After Brutal Daylight Assault Outside His School, Victim Says Years of False Accusations, Threats and Religious Targeting Culminated in Violence as Authorities Remain Non-Committal

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 …

Faith or Livelihood ? Long-time Employee Mahendra Nath Roy Forced to Convert in Dinajpur Town of Bangladesh To Keep His Employment, Authorities Refuse To Take Action

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 …