Citizen Delegation Inspects Human Rights Violations Against Religious Minorities in Raozan
A citizen delegation on Saturday visited the sites of recent attacks and arson targeting religious minority households in Sultanpur Municipality of Raozan upazila in Chattogram, expressing serious concern over minority safety ahead of the upcoming national election.
Fears and anxieties may discourage minority communities from voting
Minority communities want to exercise their citizenship rights by voting. However, their fears and concerns regarding life, livelihood, property, and dignity are not subsiding in any way. These fears and concerns may discourage minority communities from voting, said the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council.
Hindu Mechanic Burned to Death in Narsingdi, Suspected Arson Sparks Minority Safety Concerns
In Narsingdi town, Bangladesh, 23-year-old Hindu mechanic Chanchal Chandra Bhowmik was fatally burned on January 23 when miscreants allegedly set fire to the car repair workshop where he was sleeping. The incident has reignited concerns over Bangladesh’s law-and-order situation under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
Protest Outside UK Parliament Demands Labour Action on Alleged Hindu Persecution in Bangladesh
A large-scale protest was held outside the UK Parliament in London, where members of the British Bangladeshi Hindu community and human rights activists gathered to demand immediate action from the Labour Party regarding the alleged persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh.
Experts Warn ‘Mobocracy’ Threatens Minorities
Bangladesh’s democratic foundations are increasingly under threat as mob violence and insecurity against minority communities rise, experts warned at a policy dialogue in Dhaka, raising concerns over the country’s political future ahead of the February 12 national election.
Hindu Hotel Owner Beaten to Death Over a Trivial Incident
A hotel businessman has allegedly been beaten to death over a trivial incident in Kaliganj upazila of Gazipur. Police have detained three people in connection with the incident. According to local residents and police sources, the incident is being viewed as another case of mob violence.
Allegations of Removal of Saraswati Puja Banners at Jahangirnagar University
Allegations have surfaced that two greeting banners put up on the occasion of Saraswati Puja at Jahangirnagar University have been removed. It could not be confirmed who removed the banners. The banners have not been seen on campus since yesterday, Tuesday morning. This has sparked anger among students belonging to the Sanatan (Hindu) community.
32 Citizens Condemn Minority Killings and Violence Ahead of Bangladesh Election
Ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election, 32 citizens have issued a statement condemning a series of continuous acts of violence over the past several weeks, including successive planned killings particularly the killing of minorities, arson attacks on homes, and other assaults—and demanding that those responsible be brought under the law and punished severely.
Human Rights Body Warns of Escalating Attacks on Minorities in Bangladesh
A human rights organisation has expressed serious concern over a sharp rise in violence against minority communities in Bangladesh, warning that the incidents reflect a widespread and alarming trend across the country rather than isolated cases.
Former MIC Youth Chief Calls on Malaysia to Respond to Hindu Killings in Bangladesh
Former MIC Youth chief Datuk Sivarraajh Chandran has urged the Malaysian government to address recent incidents of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, stating that an official response would align with Malaysia’s established stance on human rights and the protection of civilians.