
RANGUNIA, CHATTAGRAM, April 10th, 2026 : Fear, grief and outrage have swept through the Hindu residents of Rangunia Upazila after two revered temples were vandalized and looted in another attack against faith and religious freedom. So-called “unidentified assailants” reportedly broke into the Ma Bhagabati Temple and the Shiva Temple in Pomra Union, leaving behind a …

Devotion met something unspeakable inside the Singibaari MahaShashan Kali Temple under Nilphamari District of Bangladesh on the morning of 14th April. An elderly Hindu devotee, known in the area for his discipline and quiet faith, walked in for his daily puja after, as he had done countless times before. His routine never changed. Prayer came …

A mob of approximately 30–50 individuals, conveniently labeled as “unknown miscreants”, carried out coordinated, selective attacks on properties belonging to Hindu families in the South Kamal Kachna Daspara area under Ward No. 24 of Rangpur, vandalising at least 6 homes and 1 shop. The attacks were launched within 24-hours of the murder of youth political …

In a case that has ignited a firestorm of local outrage and raised urgent questions regarding the protection of vulnerable children of religious minorities, authorities in Manikganj have arrested a 68-year-old man for the alleged serial sexual assault of a ninth-grade student. The gravity of the crime came to a harrowing light only after the …

24-year-old Pritam Thakur with reported speech and cognitive impairments is at the centre of an alleged forced conversion case in Bangladesh’s Netrakona district, intensifying concerns over the protection of vulnerable religious minorities. Disputed Conversion and Questions of Consent Pritam from Nagra Shivbari village in Netrokona Sadar had reportedly left his home on the morning of …

Jamalpur, Bangladesh | March 23, 2026 An alleged attempted abduction and violent assault involving a Hindu couple in Madarganj Upazila has ignited widespread concern across northern Bangladesh, once again spotlighting questions around public safety and vulnerability of minorities in Bangladesh. A Night of Festivity Turns Violent What began as a routine return home from a …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …