Human Chain Calls for Protection of Minority, Indigenous and Women Voters Ahead of Election
With only three days remaining before the 13th National Parliamentary Election, civil society organisations have expressed serious concern over the safety and voting rights of minority, indigenous and women voters across the country.
Interim Government Has Turned Minorities into Second-Class Citizens: Robayet Ferdous
The interim government has turned religious and ethnic minorities into “second-class citizens” over the past one and a half years, commented Robayet Ferdous, a professor of the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at the University of Dhaka.
Bangladesh’s Hindus Face Growing Fear as Violence Increases Ahead of Election
Dipu Chandra Das, a 27-year-old Hindu garment worker, was accused in December by several Muslim colleagues of making derogatory remarks about the Prophet Muhammad. The accusations drew a violent mob to his workplace. He was beaten to death, his body hung from a tree and set on fire.
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.
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.
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.
UK MP Raises Concern Over Bangladesh Situation, Urges Protection of Religious Freedom
A senior UK Member of Parliament has expressed deep concern over the current situation in Bangladesh, particularly regarding growing calls for the protection of religious freedom and the safety of minority communities.
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.
Four Days On, No Arrests: Khokon Das Laid to Rest Amid Growing Public Fury
Khokon Chandra Das (38) has died after fighting for his life for four days after being injured in an attack by miscreants in Damudya upazila of Shariatpur. Even four days after the incident, the failure to arrest the accused has sparked intense anger among the victim’s family members and local residents.
Violence Against Minority: Damudya Businessman Khokon Chandra Dies After Being Set on Fire
Khokon Chandra Das, a businessman from Damudya in Shariatpur, has died. He passed away on Saturday (3 January) at around 7:30 am while undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka.