Save Hindus in Bangladesh

  Bangladeshi Hindus – seen as allies of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina – face mounting threats, amid anti-India sentiments. An India-based disinformation campaign isn’t helping them. Krishna Das, a small-scale farmer from Monglargaon village in Sunamganj, stands outside his ruined home  and recalls the mayhem caused by a Muslim mob following an alleged blasphemy incident. His family was  forced to flee in fear [Mehedi Hasan Marof/Al Jazeera] Dhaka, Bangladesh –  Krishna Das had never imagined that his peaceful life in Sunamganj, a northeastern district of Bangladesh, would come crashing down on a seemingly ordinary Tuesday evening last week. The trigger was an allegation of blasphemy. A young Hindu man, Akash Das, had allegedly posted an insulting comment about the Quran on Facebook. The comment quickly spread across social media, igniting protests and escalating tensions, particularly in the predominantly Muslim community of Dowarabazar, about 270km (168 miles) from the n...

  Dhaka, Bangladesh – Tensions are escalating in the capital as Islamic extremists in Uttara's Sector 13 held a protest march, openly threatening to disrupt the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations. The march, which took place today, was accompanied by fiery speeches, where leaders of the extremist group vowed to stop the Hindu community from observing their religious festival. Posters showing hindus not to arrange puja at Uttara park Durga Puja, the most significant religious festival for Bangladesh's Hindu population, is scheduled to begin on October 6. The threats have sparked fear and concern among Hindus across the country, as the festival draws near. Despite the public nature of the threats, the authorities have yet to take any visible action, raising concerns about the safety of the Hindu community. The lack of a response from law enforcement has further exacerbated the fear, with many calling for immediate government intervention to ensure that religious freedom is protec...

  Rangpur, Bangladesh – A heated controversy has emerged at the Moslem Uddin Girls' High School in Daspara, Rangpur, following allegations that Hindu students are being coerced into following Islamic practices. According to reports from concerned parents and local residents, a teacher at the school has allegedly forced Hindu students to wear hijabs and memorize verses from the Qur'an. Furthermore, the same teacher has reportedly discouraged students from wearing traditional Hindu symbols such as shankha and sindoor , both significant in Hindu customs. Complaints also include claims of derogatory remarks about idol worship, a sacred part of Hinduism, which were allegedly made by the teacher. The situation has sparked outrage among the local Hindu community, with calls for a thorough investigation. Parents and community leaders have expressed concern about the growing tension and demanded immediate action to ensure religious freedom and respect for all students, regardless of ...

  Following the horrific attacks on Hindu, Buddhist, and indigenous communities across the country after August 5, members of these communities in Dinajpur and Panchagarh are now waiting at the Bangladesh-India border for a safe refuge. The ongoing violence has left many in fear for their safety, prompting them to seek asylum in India. Community leaders are calling for urgent action to protect minority populations in Bangladesh. Image taken on 7th August from Dinajpur border  Image taken from Mizoram border on 19th September 2024

 On the night of September 19, 2024, a fire was set at a Hindu home in East Khokshabari, Nilphamari District. The incident has sparked fear among the local Hindu community, raising concerns about their safety.

 On August 31, 2024, at approximately 8:55 PM, a fire was deliberately set at a Hindu home in Pamuli Khochabari, Debiganj, Panchagarh. The incident has caused significant alarm in the local community, raising concerns about the safety of minority households in the area.  https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%81%20%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A1%E0%A6%BC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%87%20%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%97%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%A8