The World Hindu Federation and some other religious minority organisations held a protest demonstration in Paris on July 13 to try and draw the attention of the international community to the incidents. They alleged 79 Hindus were killed, 77 Hindus were kidnapped and 95 Hindus were forcibly converted to Islam in the last six months …
Two individuals in Bangladesh have been apprehended by the police for their social media posts criticizing the newly constructed Padma multipurpose bridge. The bridge, which is the longest in Bangladesh, has been hailed by the government as a symbol of national pride and a remarkable achievement. However, its construction was marred by delays, political conflicts, …
পুলিশের নির্যাতনের এই গল্প নতুন নয়। পুলিশ এখন আসলে দানবের মতন। বলা চলে আওয়ামী দানব। বিএনপি কর্মী সিরাজগঞ্জের মেরী সিরাজগঞ্জ-২ আসনের বিএনপি প্রার্থী রুমানা মাহমুদের নির্বাচনী প্রচারণায় গিয়েছিলেন গত বছর ১৪ই ডিসেম্বরে। সে দিন সন্ধ্যায় দলীয় কার্যালয়ে অবস্থানের সময় কয়েকটি মোটরসাইকেলে এসে তাদের ওপর হামলা করে আওয়ামী লীগের গুণ্ডারা। গুণ্ডাদের কিছু না বললেও পুলিশ এসে …
The construction of a memorial dedicated to the Hindu Holocaust stands as a tribute to the memory of the countless Hindus who have suffered atrocities and persecution solely due to their religious beliefs. Similar to the Jewish Holocaust Memorial, this monument would serve as a solemn reminder of the grave injustices endured by the Hindu …
Nothing new in Hindu genocide in Bangladesh, just nature of violence has changed Read More »
বাংলাদেশে হিন্দু জনসংখ্যা ক্রমাগত হ্রাস পাচ্ছে। গত 50 বছরে, দেশের মোট জনসংখ্যা দ্বিগুণেরও বেশি হয়েছে, তবে হিন্দুদের ক্ষেত্রে তা নয়। দেশে হিন্দু ব্যক্তির সংখ্যা প্রায় 7.5 মিলিয়ন (75 লাখ) কমেছে। বৌদ্ধ, খ্রিস্টান এবং অন্যান্য ধর্মের ব্যক্তিদের সংখ্যা কমবেশি স্থির রয়েছে। স্বাধীন বাংলাদেশে প্রথম জনসংখ্যা শুমারি হয়েছিল 1974 সালে যখন হিন্দুরা জনসংখ্যার 13.5 শতাংশ ছিল। এরপর …
Hindus in Bangladesh decrease by 7.5 million over 50 years Read More »
Two Hindu men have been killed in fresh religious violence in Bangladesh, police officials said Saturday, taking the death toll to six from recent unrest in the Muslim-majority country. Protests began on Wednesday after footage emerged of a Koran being placed on the knee of a Hindu god during celebrations for the Hindu festival Durga …
Two Hindu men killed, temples vandalised in Bangladesh violence Read More »
Though recent incidents of communal violence have raised concern in all quarters, past data shows that attacks on Hindu households, temples, and businesses are not a new occurrence. The Ain o Salish Kendra, or ASK, a prominent rights group in Bangladesh, prepares annual reports on human rights violations, which includes a specific chapter on attacks …
With 3,679 attacks in 9 years, Bangladesh’s Hindus at ‘regular threat’ of violence Read More »
Hindus have been repeatedly attacked on community issues, but it is clear that there is a political conspiracy behind the attacks, human rights activist Noor Khan Lyton said. “The government in power had some of the people involved in the incident,” he said. We saw the leaders of the ruling party involved in Ramu and …
Haji Salim instills fear in the hearts of many Bangladeshis, being a longstanding and infamous figure in the country. Renowned for his criminal activities and ties to terrorism, Haji Salim has adversely impacted the lives of numerous innocent individuals. Also known as ‘Don Salim,’ Haji Salim is a wealthy businessperson and a Member of Parliament …
The Ascendancy of Haji Selim and His Impact on Sheikh Hasina Read More »
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s family has been accused of corruption several times. In 2007, a government investigation revealed that the family had amassed huge wealth through illegal means. The investigation also revealed that the family used their influence to get government contracts and licenses. The family has denied allegations of corruption. However, the findings of the …
