In Depth: OHCHR report documents large-scale violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, finds involvement of BNP and radical Islamic outfits
1 month ago

In Depth: OHCHR report documents large-scale violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, finds involvement of BNP and radical Islamic outfits

Op India  

On 12th February this year, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights published a 104-page report detailing atrocities committed against vulnerable Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. For instance, one interviewee said that Hindu funeral sites and temples were vandalized in Thakurgaon, and other witnesses described that, after attacks on their property, approximately 3,000 – 4,000 Hindus from those villages, fearing communal violence, had sought refuge near the border with India, but were reportedly turned back by India’s Border Security Force.406 Affected families reported a pervasive sense of insecurity and heavy financial losses, with many losing essential items, livestock, and whole businesses. Page 62 of the report stated – “Some local members and supporters of the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami opposition parties bear responsibility for human rights abuses committed during revenge attacks, including against members of the Hindu community.” Coincidentally, Muhammud Yunus has been furthering the agenda of Sheikh Hasina’s rival Bangladesh Nationalist Party one step at a time. It thanked the UN Human Rights group for acknowledging the attacks on the Hindu community but said that the OHCHR report ‘failed’ to report the full scale of communal violence and systemic discrimination. Ahead of the Durga Puja celebrations, a radical Muslim man named Yasin Mia vandalised the idols of Goddess Durga and other Hindu deities in Gouripur town in the Mymensingh district of Bangladesh on 25th September.

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Bangladesh: Muslim mobs unleash violence under the banner of 'Tawhidi Janata', Muhammad Yunus remains mute spectator
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Bangladesh: Muslim mobs unleash violence under the banner of 'Tawhidi Janata', Muhammad Yunus remains mute spectator

Op India  

Bangladesh is witnessing a drastic rise in vigilante Muslim mobs, unleashing violence under the pretext of protecting the tenets of Islam. Violence unleashed by Tawhidi Janata during the reign of Sheikh Hasina These violent Muslim groups, functioning under the banner of ‘Tawhidi Janata’ have been around since atleast 2013. 2 years later in October 2021, ‘Tawhidi Janata’ was involved in …

UN report exposes Yunus on attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
1 month, 1 week ago

UN report exposes Yunus on attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

India Today  

Though Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor to the interim government in Bangladesh, repeatedly discarded incidents of violence against the Hindus as mere "exaggerated propaganda", a fact-finding report by the United Nations Human Rights Office debunked his claims by providing evidence of violent mob attacks, including assaults on places of worship of Hindus. The report also revealed that these attacks on …

Bangladesh downplays anti-Hindu violence in the country, calls it political, not communal
2 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh downplays anti-Hindu violence in the country, calls it political, not communal

Op India  

On 11th January, the interim government of Bangladesh once again downplayed the violence against Hindus and other minority groups in the country, stating that they were “politically motivated” and not communal. According to a report in Bangladeshi news outlet Dhaka Tribune, the police investigation said that 98.4% of the 1,415 reported incidents of attacks and vandalism against minorities in the …

Bangladesh: Yunus downplays 'communal' attacks on minorities, calls them 'politically motivated'
2 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh: Yunus downplays 'communal' attacks on minorities, calls them 'politically motivated'

Firstpost  

A police investigation revealed that following the fall of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina’s regime, 98.4 per cent of the 1,415 reported incidents of attacks and vandalism against minorities were “politically motivated” Bangladesh’s interim government once again portrayed violence against minority groups in the country as “politically motivated,” despite several indications that the instances of violence occurred based …

Minorities under siege? The controversy over arrest of Hindu monk in Bangladesh
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Minorities under siege? The controversy over arrest of Hindu monk in Bangladesh

India Today  

Bangladesh is witnessing a storm of protests and international criticism following the arrest of Hindu monk and activist Chinmoy Krishna Das. With tensions escalating since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina’s government, Bangladesh’s Hindu minority faces relentless violence, leaving temples, homes, and businesses targeted across the country. The interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has downplayed these attacks, but …

Minorities under siege? The controversy over arrest of Hindu monk in Bangladesh
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Minorities under siege? The controversy over arrest of Hindu monk in Bangladesh

India Today  

Bangladesh is witnessing a storm of protests and international criticism following the arrest of Hindu monk and activist Chinmoy Krishna Das. Accused of sedition for allegedly hoisting a saffron flag above the national flag, Das’s detention has sparked fierce debates about minority rights and national unity. With tensions escalating since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina’s government, Bangladesh’s Hindu minority faces …

How United Nations avoided documenting anti-Hindu hate crimes in Bangladesh
2 months, 3 weeks ago

How United Nations avoided documenting anti-Hindu hate crimes in Bangladesh

Op India  

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, an entity of the United Nations, had been deliberately ignoring the plight of Hindus who have been suffering at the hands of Islamists in Bangladesh. Instead of documenting the atrocities committed against the vulnerable Hindus, OHCHR announced on 16th September this year that they are conducting an ‘independent and impartial investigation’ …

Bangladesh: Four people arrested for damaging Hindu temple, houses and shops
3 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh: Four people arrested for damaging Hindu temple, houses and shops

Live Mint  

Law enforcement agencies on Saturday arrested four people for vandalising and damaging a Hindu temple and houses and shops of the community in Sunamganj district in north Bangladesh. Even though he deleted the post, screenshots spread widely, leading to violence in the area,” state-run news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha said quoting the press release. On Saturday, the press release also …

Rallies condemn atrocities against minorities in B’desh
3 months, 1 week ago

Rallies condemn atrocities against minorities in B’desh

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: On the occasion of Human Rights Day on Monday, Sakal Hindu Samaj and other Hindu and Buddhist outfits organised marches in several cities across Maharashtra to protest against atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh. Prominent BJP leaders and Hindu priests participated in the marches and urged the interim government in Bangladesh headed by Muhammad Yunus to take strict action against …

Hindus attacked, Islamism on rise: How Bangladesh is disparaging the legacy of its own founder
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Hindus attacked, Islamism on rise: How Bangladesh is disparaging the legacy of its own founder

Firstpost  

The attacks on minorities and rising Islamist fundamentalism are a deep betrayal, reflecting a dangerous drift away from Mujibur Rahman’s ideas and the very values that once shaped the Bangladeshi freedom struggle As per media reports, Bangladesh is set to remove the image of the country’s founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, affectionately known as ‘Bangabandhu’, from its currency notes. Amidst …

Bangladesh minority group slams attack against Hindus in Sunamganj: ‘Over 100 houses looted, temple damaged…’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh minority group slams attack against Hindus in Sunamganj: ‘Over 100 houses looted, temple damaged…’

Live Mint  

The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council released a statement on Thursday following attacks against minorities in Sunamgonj district. “More than 100 houses and business establishments of the Hindu community were attacked, vandalised and looted in Manglargaon and Monigaon East Gunigram…Doara Bazar Loknath Temple was heavily damaged in the attack. The alleged incident took place late at night on December …

Bangladesh leaders speak of two Indias, plan cell to counter global media
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh leaders speak of two Indias, plan cell to counter global media

India Today  

Amid reports of atrocities against minorities and the arrests of three Hindu monks in Bangladesh, the student leaders now in the government have doubled down on their anti-India stand. After a meeting with chief advisor Muhammad Yunus, the student leaders announced the plan of setting up a media cell to counter the portrayal that Islamic fundamentalism was growing in Bangladesh …

Hindu monk’s arrest in Bangladesh: Yunus government’s anti-minority bias on display
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hindu monk’s arrest in Bangladesh: Yunus government’s anti-minority bias on display

Firstpost  

The arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das under dubious sedition charges in Bangladesh highlights the growing state-driven atrocities against Hindus. His detention seems to be less about national sovereignty and more about silencing dissent The recent arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari has cast a glaring spotlight on the Yunus government’s alleged anti-Hindu bias and the rising Islamist influence …

India concerned over Hindu leader's arrest in Bangladesh
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India concerned over Hindu leader's arrest in Bangladesh

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Reacting strongly to punitive action taken by Bangladeshi authorities against a Hindu seer there, India on Tuesday said it had “noted with deep concern the arrest and denial of bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das, who is also the spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jote”. We also note with concern the attacks on minorities protesting peacefully against …

Bangladesh minorities victimised: Report on 100 days exposes Yunus government
4 months ago

Bangladesh minorities victimised: Report on 100 days exposes Yunus government

India Today  

A report analysing the actions and missteps of Bangladesh's interim government has exposed Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus-led regime, as it noted that "religious and ethnic minorities, and marginalised communities", became the "victims of violence" during the first 100 days of the army-backed regime. The November 18 report criticised the Muhammad Yunus-led government for the lack of effective investigation in cases …

'Ensure safety of Hindus': MEA tells Bangladesh amid Chittagong row
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Ensure safety of Hindus': MEA tells Bangladesh amid Chittagong row

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Thursday that India has reached out to the government in Bangladesh and urged them to take strong measures to ensure the safety of Hindus. Bangladesh Hindus shout slogans during a protest rally in Bangladesh Tensions escalated after a clash between the Hindu community and the law enforcement forces took place …

Hindus in Bangladesh rally to demand protection from attacks and harassment
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hindus in Bangladesh rally to demand protection from attacks and harassment

The Independent  

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Bangladesh: Hindu teenager hacked to death in police station for alleged blasphemous post
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh: Hindu teenager hacked to death in police station for alleged blasphemous post

India TV News  

Dhaka: In a shocking incident, a Hindu teenage boy was hacked to death by a mob inside a police station in Bangladesh for allegedly making "objectionable comments" about Prophet Mohammad on social media, once again turning the spotlight on the plight of Hindus and other minorities after the recent turmoil that resulted in the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh …

Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh not communal, issue 'exaggerated': Yunus
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh not communal, issue 'exaggerated': Yunus

New Indian Express  

DHAKA: Chief Adviser to Bangladesh's interim government, Muhammad Yunus, has said the issue of attacks on minority Hindus in his country is “exaggerated” and questioned the manner in which India projected it. He suggested that the attacks were not communal, but a fallout of a political upheaval as there is a perception that most Hindus supported the now-deposed Awami League …

Reports of attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh 'factually incorrect,' says top BNP leader
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Reports of attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh 'factually incorrect,' says top BNP leader

New Indian Express  

"We want to start a new chapter in India-Bangladesh relations, and ensuring the return of Hasina to Bangladesh will be a new leaf in the bilateral ties," he said "Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League are both condemned here and standing by them will only worsen the perception of India in Bangladesh," he told PTI. "Now, if India doesn't ensure …

Mob violence in Bangladesh after Hasina’s ouster stirs fear within the country’s Hindu minority
7 months ago

Mob violence in Bangladesh after Hasina’s ouster stirs fear within the country’s Hindu minority

LA Times  

When a mass uprising forced Bangladesh’s longtime prime minister to step down and flee the country last week, a 65-year-old retired auditor who had worked for her political party feared for his life. Since Hasina was ousted on Aug. 5, there have been hundreds of attacks against Hindus and other religious minorities across much of the country, according to the …

The spasm of violence in Bangladesh after Hasina's ouster stirs fear within country's Hindu minority
7 months, 1 week ago

The spasm of violence in Bangladesh after Hasina's ouster stirs fear within country's Hindu minority

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In the week since Hasina was ousted on Aug 5, there have …

‘India Stands With Bangladesh But...’: Shashi Tharoor Calls For Swift Action After 'Disgraceful' Attacks On Temples, Hindu Homes
7 months, 1 week ago

‘India Stands With Bangladesh But...’: Shashi Tharoor Calls For Swift Action After 'Disgraceful' Attacks On Temples, Hindu Homes

ABP News  

New Delhi, Aug 12 Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Monday urged Bangladesh's interim government to take urgent steps to restore law and order in the interest of all Bangladeshis of every faith, as he termed as "disgraceful" the attacks on the Indian cultural centre, temples and Hindu homes there. Former minister of state for external affairs Tharoor shared on …

Bangladesh Crisis: Violence Against Hindus in Bangladesh Escalates, Watch Report | ABP News
7 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh Crisis: Violence Against Hindus in Bangladesh Escalates, Watch Report | ABP News

ABP News  

After Sheikh Hasina left the country, Bangladesh witnessed a surge of violence, with the Hindu community bearing the brunt of the unrest. Amidst this chaos, hundreds of members of the Hindu community took to the streets of Dhaka on Saturday to protest against the atrocities. They also expressed their anger towards members of civil society for remaining silent during the …

Bangladesh Crisis: Communal Violence On Hindus Takes Ugly Turn In Bangladesh | ABP News
7 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh Crisis: Communal Violence On Hindus Takes Ugly Turn In Bangladesh | ABP News

ABP News  

After Sheikh Hasina left the country, Bangladesh witnessed a surge of violence, with the Hindu community bearing the brunt of the unrest. Amidst this chaos, hundreds of members of the Hindu community took to the streets of Dhaka on Saturday to protest against the atrocities. They also expressed their anger towards members of civil society for remaining silent during the …

Bangladesh: Hindus Stage Massive Protests In Dhaka, Chattagram Demanding Protection Amid Violence
7 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh: Hindus Stage Massive Protests In Dhaka, Chattagram Demanding Protection Amid Violence

ABP News  

Thousands of members of the minority Hindu community staged large-scale protest rallies in Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, and the north-eastern port city of Chattagram on Saturday. সংখ্যালঘু সম্প্রদায়ের ওপর হামলার প্রতিবাদে শাহবাগে বিক্ষোভ স্টার নিউজবাইটস দেশের বিভিন্ন জেলায় সংখ্যালঘু সম্প্রদায়ের ওপর হামলা, বসতভিটা ভাঙচুর ও অগ্নিসংযোগের প্রতিবাদে রাজধানীর শাহবাগে বিক্ষোভ সমাবেশ করেন বিভিন্ন সংগঠনের ব্যনারে ছাত্র-জনতা। শুক্রবার বিকেলে এই বিক্ষোভ শুরু… …

A fusion of real and fake narratives do the rounds on attack on minorities in Bangladesh
7 months, 1 week ago

A fusion of real and fake narratives do the rounds on attack on minorities in Bangladesh

New Indian Express  

Days after a student-led uprising ousted Sheikh Hasina from power, the minority people living in the Bangladesh were found to be making a beeline at the borders to cross over to India in the wake of alleged attacks on minorities in Bangladesh. Recently, while expressing concern over the security of minorities in the Muslim-majority Bangladesh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar …

Bangladesh is in the throes of Islamist pogrom against minority Hindus, and our liberals are busy obfuscating reality
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh is in the throes of Islamist pogrom against minority Hindus, and our liberals are busy obfuscating reality

Firstpost  

Despite a history of ethnic cleansing and sexual violence against Hindu women exceptionally severely during the Bangladesh Liberation war, it takes brazen hypocrisy to deny the possibility of history repeating itself Members of the army clear an entrance of the Ganabhaban, the Bangladeshi prime minister's residence, a day after the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in Dhaka on August …

With the 7th January elections approaching, should Hindus in Bangladesh prepare for far worse persecution? BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami and challenge for Hasina
1 year, 2 months ago

With the 7th January elections approaching, should Hindus in Bangladesh prepare for far worse persecution? BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami and challenge for Hasina

Op India  

After 9-month’s bloody war, where three million Bengalis were butchered and 400,000 girls and women raped by the Pakistani occupation forces, on December 16, 1971, Bangladesh was born with the firm determination of being a secular country. BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi told reporters that “with the unilateral support of India, Awami League is heading towards holding …

HT Picks; New Reads
1 year, 3 months ago

HT Picks; New Reads

Hindustan Times  

A community under siege This week’s pick of good reads includes an attempt to understand what’s gone wrong with India’s polity, a book that ask similar and related questions about Bangladesh, and a narrative of a personal and professional journey 344pp, ₹599; HarperCollins Anyone who follows the news knows that the Muslims of India are under siege. This stems from …

Journalist with Reuters, anti-Hindu TheWire tries to internationalise Gurugram violence, skips mentioning Islamist violence against Hindus at Nuh
1 year, 7 months ago

Journalist with Reuters, anti-Hindu TheWire tries to internationalise Gurugram violence, skips mentioning Islamist violence against Hindus at Nuh

Op India  

On 2nd August, a journalist attempted to whitewash the Nuh violence and play up the Gurugram violence during the United States State Department press briefing calling it a ‘Hindu-Muslim’ clash. In her question, Reuters reporter Daphne Psaledakis asked US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller about the violence and asked if any Americans were impacted by it in Gurugram. As per …

Bangladesh: Islamists vandalise temple, shop, Hindu homes over Facebook Post
2 years, 8 months ago

Bangladesh: Islamists vandalise temple, shop, Hindu homes over Facebook Post

Op India  

In Bangladesh, Muslim mob vandalised a temple, a grocery store and several houses belonging to members of the Hindu community in the Sahapara area of Lohagara, Narail, reports The Daily Star. According to reports, none of the attackers has yet been booked nor any sort of action has been taken against the Ismalists, however, the police have gone ahead and …

For Minority Hindus of Bangladesh, It’s A Life of Non-Citizen Without Human Rights
3 years, 1 month ago

For Minority Hindus of Bangladesh, It’s A Life of Non-Citizen Without Human Rights

ABP News  

The oppression, victimisation and instilling of fear among the minority Hindus in Bangladesh continue unabated, with the government, rights organisations and international bodies turning a Nelson’s eye to them. Bangladesh's Hindus face a constant onslaught of government tolerated murder, rape, abduction, forced conversion, land grabs, and more, including a 2009 pogrom that took place right behind a Dhaka police station,” …

Attack on Hindus in Bangladesh a well orchestrated conspiracy to uproot minorities: RSS
3 years, 4 months ago

Attack on Hindus in Bangladesh a well orchestrated conspiracy to uproot minorities: RSS

India TV News  

The RSS on Friday said that the recent attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh during the Durga Puja festivities was a "well-orchestrated" conspiracy to uproot minorities and called upon the Government of India to communicate to its neighbour, the global Hindu concern and ensure Dhaka stops the attacks on minorities. Briefing the media about the resolution passed in the three-day all …

'Jihadist forces of hate': Former US Congresswoman condemns attack on Hindus in Bangladesh
3 years, 5 months ago

'Jihadist forces of hate': Former US Congresswoman condemns attack on Hindus in Bangladesh

India Today  

Condemning the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard on Wednesday called for the country’s government to take action against Jihadi forces of hate. “It is time for the supposedly secular government of Bangladesh to protect that country’s religious minorities, including Hindus, Christians, and Buddhists, from the jihadist forces of hate,” Tulsi Gabbard said. “It broke my …

Trouble in Bangladesh: On attacks against Hindus
3 years, 5 months ago

Trouble in Bangladesh: On attacks against Hindus

The Hindu  

The UN, the U.S. and India have condemned incidents of majoritarian violence against Bangladesh’s Hindu minority community during Durga Puja in the past few days. The mob violence appears to have begun in Comilla, in Chittagong district, where an image allegedly showing disrespect to the Koran was circulated, and resulted in several major mob attacks on Hindu temples and homes …

Growing anti-Hindu mindset in Bangladesh alarming: Taslima Nasreen
3 years, 5 months ago

Growing anti-Hindu mindset in Bangladesh alarming: Taslima Nasreen

India TV News  

Anguished over the anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh, renowned writer Taslima Nasreen has said the country has now become "Jihadistan" where madrasas are a breeding ground for fundamentalism and accused the Sheikh Hasina government of using religion for political gains. Hindus and Buddhists in Bangladesh have become "third class citizens" and the growing anti-Hindu mindset is alarming, the writer said. The …

Growing anti-Hindu mindset in Bangladesh alarming: Taslima Nasreen
3 years, 5 months ago

Growing anti-Hindu mindset in Bangladesh alarming: Taslima Nasreen

The Hindu  

Anguished over the anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh, writer Taslima Nasreen has said the country has now become "Jihadistan" where madrasas are a breeding ground for fundamentalism and accused the Sheikh Hasina government of using religion for political gains. Hindus and Buddhists in Bangladesh have become "third class citizens" and the growing anti-Hindu mindset is alarming, the writer said. Ms. Nasreen, …

'Freedom of religion a human right': US strongly condemns attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
3 years, 5 months ago

'Freedom of religion a human right': US strongly condemns attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

India TV News  

The United States has condemned recent reports of attacks on the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh. "The State Department condemns the recent reports of attacks on the Hindu community in Bangladesh," the spokesman said. Meanwhile, Pranesh Halder, a member of the Bangladeshi Hindu community, in a statement urged the department to ensure that no further harm comes to the beleaguered …

U.S. condemns attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
3 years, 5 months ago

U.S. condemns attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

The Hindu  

The United States has condemned recent reports of attacks on the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh. “The State Department condemns the recent reports of attacks on the Hindu community in Bangladesh,” the spokesman said. Meanwhile, Pranesh Halder, a member of the Bangladeshi Hindu community, in a statement urged the department “to ensure that no further harm comes to the beleaguered …

Bangladesh violence needs to stop: UN
3 years, 5 months ago

Bangladesh violence needs to stop: UN

The Hindu  

The attacks on minority Hindus in Bangladesh are against the values enshrined in its Constitution and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government needs to ensure an impartial inquiry into the incidents, the UN said on Monday. The message from the top UN official based in Dhaka was prompted by a nearly week-long spell of communal violence targeting the minority Hindus during …

Two Hindu men killed, temples vandalised in Bangladesh violence
3 years, 5 months ago

Two Hindu men killed, temples vandalised in Bangladesh violence

Al Jazeera  

Religious violence erupts after photo widely circulated on social media shows the Quran placed on the knee of a Hindu deity. Police in Bangladesh have detained at least 300 suspects after two Hindu men were killed and temples vandalised following unrest triggered by the alleged desecration of the Muslim holy book during a Hindu religious festival last week. Angry mobs …

Bangladesh: Members of hardliner group Hefazat-e-Islami attack Hindus over Facebook post
4 years ago

Bangladesh: Members of hardliner group Hefazat-e-Islami attack Hindus over Facebook post

Op India  

In a fresh violent attack on minorities, over 80 houses of Hindu in the village of Sunamganj, Bangladesh were attacked and vandalized by the supporters of Islamist group Hefazat-e-Islam. The attack was planned after a young Hindu man criticized Joint-Secretary General Mawlana Mufti Mamunul Haque in a Facebook post as reported by Dhaka Tribune. The report details, a conference held …

Bengaluru riots: Liberals and secularists spread canards to whitewash crimes committed by Muslims
4 years, 7 months ago

Bengaluru riots: Liberals and secularists spread canards to whitewash crimes committed by Muslims

Op India  

Bengaluru was yesterday convulsed with violent communal riots as members of Muslim community, offended over an allegedly derogatory social media post on Prophet Muhammad, went on a rampage in some parts of the city. At around 2 AM on the intervening night of 11th and 12th August, Congress National Secretary and social media in-charge Zakiya Khan shared a video wherein …

Bangladesh: 30 incidents where Hindus were attacked in the month of May
4 years, 9 months ago

Bangladesh: 30 incidents where Hindus were attacked in the month of May

Op India  

Like in Pakistan, religious persecution of minorities, especially Hindus, continues to be rampant in Bangladesh too. May 1: Around 50 local Muslims attacked Ananta Biswas’s house in Lakhirpara village in Kotalipara Upazila of Gopalganj in Bangladesh, over allegation of breaking the branches of a small tree, They threatened the members of the Hindu family with dire consequences if they did …

Stand by Bangladesh: A Hindu Bangladeshi’s Appeal to the World
8 years, 8 months ago

Stand by Bangladesh: A Hindu Bangladeshi’s Appeal to the World

The Quint  

I have travelled quite a lot in my life and Bangladesh has always held a special place in my heart. Despite all our problems, we pride ourselves to be hospitable and caring towards people, irrespective of caste, creed and colour and I will still like to believe that this will not change even after last night. The incidents started with …

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