Bangladesh: Hindus Face Escalating Violence Amidst Election Preparations
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Firstpost•06-01-2026, 14:25
Bangladesh: Hindus Face Escalating Violence Amidst Election Preparations
- •Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh are significantly rising ahead of the first election post-Sheikh Hasina's ouster.
- •Six killings reported in 18 days, including Rana Pratap Bairagi and Sarat Mani Chakraborty, alongside incidents of rape and arson.
- •A 40-year-old Hindu widow was gang-raped, tied to a tree, and her assault video circulated in Kaliganj, Jhenaidah.
- •Other victims include Khokon Chandra Das (hacked, set on fire), Bajendra Biswas (shot), and Amrit Mondal (beaten to death).
- •The recent surge in violence began with the lynching and burning of Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh over blasphemy allegations.
Why It Matters: Escalating violence against Hindus in Bangladesh raises serious concerns about their safety and future.
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