Minority Rights

Four Coordinated Incidents of Land Seizure, Arson and Temple Vandalism Targeting Hindus in Post-Election Bangladesh on 13th February

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 …

21 Documented Allegations of Atrocities Against Hindus in Bangladesh during 26th January -2nd February by Aditi Chakraborty

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 …

A Nation at the Ballot, A Minority Under Siege : How Hindus in Bangladesh Faced Electoral Intimidation and Radicalised Violence during February 9-12

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 …

Bound and Hacked to Death : The murder of 28-year-old tea-garden worker Ratan Sahukar and the unanswered question of minority safety in Bangladesh

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 …

Rape Threats, Land Seizure and a Body in the River: Two Incidents in 24 Hours re-emphasize the Precarious Existence of Hindu Minorities in Bangladesh

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 …

Abdul Bashi and His Sons Accused of Leading a Bladed Assault That Seriously Injured Bimal Tripura, Milon Chakma and Thwaihlayang Chowdhury in Khagrachari, Bangladesh

A violent assault linked to a long-running land dispute left three men injured, one of them critically, on Wednesday afternoon in Khagrachari Sadar Upazila, raising urgent questions about land governance, law enforcement, and the protection of civilians in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT). According to local sources, the attack occurred at approximately 4:00 p.m. on …

Systematic Violence and Targeted Persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh : An Evidence-Based Assessment of Incidents, Patterns, and State Response (Nov–Dec 2025)

Statistical Overview and Pattern Analysis Between the documented incidents compiled in this report, at least 82 distinct acts of violence, intimidation, or persecution targeting members of the Hindu minority community have been recorded during the November and December months of 2025. These incidents have directly affected no fewer than 317 individuals, excluding broader secondary impacts …

Joy Mahapatra’s Death in Sunamganj Sparks Outrage: Family Accuses Amirul Islam of Beating and Humiliation

Sunamganj’s Dirai Upazila is in shock following the death of 21-year-old Joy Mahapatra, whose family claims he was driven to ingest poison after being physically assaulted and publicly humiliated by local shopkeeper Amirul Islam over a 500-taka debt. According to family members and local sources, Joy had purchased a mobile phone from Amirul Islam of …

Raped, Murdered, and Hung to Fake a Suicide: The Killing of 12-Year-Old Srabanti Ghosh in the outskirts of Chattagram, Bangladesh

12-year-old Hindu girl Srabanti Ghosh, was brutally raped and murdered in Lalkhan Bazar, of Chattagram during the night of 06th January . After the assault, her killers strangled her and staged the crime as a suicide by hanging her mortal remains a final act of calculated cruelty intended to erase evidence, evade justice and deny …

Murdered for Refusing Jizya: Sarat Chakraborty’s Killing Exposes the Mainstreaming of Religious Extortion in Bangladesh

Once again, a life from Bangladesh’s Hindu minority has been extinguished with chilling familiarity. Sarat Chakraborty Mani, a 40-year-old Hindu shopkeeper, was attacked with sharp weapons at Charsindur Bazaar in Palash Upazila of Narsingdi District on the outskirts of Dhaka on 5th January. Gravely wounded, he died while being rushed to hospital. By the time …