Religious Freedom

Sacred Spaces Violated: Vandalism and Looting at Two Revered Temples in Rangunia Triggers Outrage

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 …

Blood on the Altar : Aged Devotee Found With his Throat Slit After Daily Puja Inside the Singibaari Mahashashan Kali Temple of Nilphamari District

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 …

From Murder to Mob Rule: At least 7 Hindu Families Targeted in Rangpur as Police Downplay Coordinated Mob-Violence

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 …

Predation in Silence : 68-year-old Shopkeeper Muhammad Sakim Uddin Arrested For Repeated Sexual Assault Of a Minor Hindu Girl, Leaving Her Pregnant in Manikganj of Dhaka

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 …

A Name Changed, A Choice Questioned: Alleged Forced Conversion of Mentally and Physically Impaired Pritam Thakur in Netrakona Underscores the Persistent Vulnerability of Religious Minorities in Bangladesh

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 …

Armed Islamist mob attempt to abduct Bangladeshi Hindu woman in Madarganj, Husband assaulted for resisting

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 …

Blocked at Their Own Doorstep : Bangladeshi Hindu family in Banshkhali Alleges Harassment and Denial of Road Access by Former Muslim Friend

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 …

Kali Temple and Idol Vandalized in Thakurgaon District of Bangladesh, Police Begin Formal Investigation

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 …

Mob Led by Rokon Uddin Attacks Hindu Devotees Protesting alleged Seizure of 213-Year-Old Temple Land and blockade of a vital canal in Brahmanbaria, leaving at least 10 severely injured

At least ten Hindu devotees, including women, were severely injured on February 25 after a mob allegedly led by Rokon Uddin attacked a peaceful protest in Aruail Union under Sarail Upazila of Brahmanbaria. The demonstrators had gathered to oppose the alleged illegal occupation of land belonging to the 213-year-old Shri Shri Mohanlal Jiu Temple in …

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 …