Hindu Garment Worker Beaten and Burned to Death by a Mob in Bhaluka
The brutal killing of a Hindu garment worker in Bhaluka of Mymensingh district by beating and burning him to death by a mob has sparked intense concern and outrage across the country. The deceased was identified as Dipu Chandra Das (approximately 28). He was a resident of Tarakanda upazila and worked as a laborer at the Dubulia Pioneer Knit Factory.
Sri Lanka Guardian Analysis: A Silent Persecution of Minorities in Bangladesh
Following political instability, violence against minority communities in Bangladesh has taken on a new dimension. According to a report published in Sri Lanka Guardian, members of the Hindu, Christian, Buddhist, and Ahmadiyya communities have faced a series of attacks, killings, arson, and persecution over the past year.
Despite challenges to human rights in Bangladesh, progress is possible: United Kingdom
The British High Commission in Dhaka stated this in a message yesterday. The statement said, “Although there are challenges in Bangladesh, progress in the human rights situation is possible through dialogue, accountability, and coordinated efforts.”
Rising Human Rights Concerns in Bangladesh Ahead of International Human Rights Day
On the eve of International Human Rights Day, rights organizations and monitoring groups have raised alarm over the worsening human-rights situation in Bangladesh. Recent reports indicate a notable increase in extrajudicial killings, custodial deaths, political violence, and harassment of journalists over the past several months.
Demand for Deployment of Special Forces and Army to Ensure Minority Security Ahead of the Election
The Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad and the Metropolitan Sarbojanin Puja Committee have demanded the deployment of the army and specialized forces to ensure the safety of religious and ethnic minorities during the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election. Leaders of the organization expressed this concern based on past experiences surrounding elections.
Human Rights Abuses Continue Unabated Under Bangladesh’s Interim Government
The collapse of the Awami League government in August 2024 marked a decisive turning point in Bangladesh’s contemporary political landscape. A nationwide uprising—fueled by frustration over inequality, corruption, and the abuse of state power—swept the long-standing regime from office and ushered in an interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. Expectations soared that this transition would usher in a new era of transparency, accountability, and respect for human rights.
Vandalism at Panbari Sarbojonin Shiva Temple Sparks Outrage in Rangpur
An attack took place at the Panbari Sarbojonin Shiva Temple in Rangpur on Thursday dawn, 22 November, when a group of unidentified assailants vandalised the temple’s main Shiva idol. According to local residents, the attackers entered the temple in a planned manner, destroyed the idol, and fled the scene immediately.
Pope Expresses Concern Over Christian Persecution in Bangladesh
Pope Leo XIV has expressed deep concern over incidents of discrimination and persecution against Christian communities in various countries around the world. In particular, he has called upon Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique, Sudan, and several other countries regarding attacks on Christian communities and places of worship, saying that God desires peace among all His children.
A Forgotten Sikh Heritage that Dhaka Must Protect & Promote
When writer Audity Falguni visited Gurudwara Nanak Shahi inside Dhaka University, she found not just a place of worship, but a surviving fragment of the city’s multicultural soul. Believed to mark the visit of Guru Nanak, the shrine has endured neglect, partition, war and near-erasure. Restored by Sikh soldiers after the 1971 Liberation War, it now welcomes people of all faiths, reminding Bangladesh of its long history of tolerance and the urgent responsibility to protect such cultural heritage.
New Reality of Religion-Based Politics in Bangladesh After the Fall of Sheikh Hasina
Following the end of Sheikh Hasina’s long tenure, the Qawmi madrasa-based Islamist organization Hefazat-e-Islam is emerging as a significant political force in Bangladesh. Taking advantage of pressure on the caretaker government and political instability, the group has become active on religious and political issues.