South Asia

In Marichbunia village under Patuakhali Sadar Upazila, a land dispute involving a Hindu family has escalated into allegations of assault, intimidation and attempted dispossession. The accused Zakir Bhuiya has firmly denied all accusations. The Dispute Gopal Mali, a resident of Marichbunia, alleges that locally influential individuals attempted to forcibly occupy his 40-decimals of his ancestral …

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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 …

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Hindu Voice Team: Appointed as successor to Donald Lu, Paul Kapur will handle South Asia’s complex security, bilateral relations, and strategic challenges in a coordinated manner. Washington The U.S. administration has appointed Paul Kapur as Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia. He is a long-standing expert on India-Pakistan relations, terrorism, nuclear stability, and Islamist …

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