Minorities in Bangladesh

India’s retired judges, bureaucrats call for “immediate end” to attacks on minorities in open letter to BangladeshIndia’s retired judges, bureaucrats call for “immediate end” to attacks on minorities in open letter to Bangladesh

India’s retired judges, bureaucrats call for “immediate end” to attacks on minorities in open letter to Bangladesh

A group of retired judges, bureaucrats, Army officials and other civil society members have penned an open letter to the…

3 months ago
Bangladesh: Four arrested in connection with attacks on Hindu community in SunamgonjBangladesh: Four arrested in connection with attacks on Hindu community in Sunamgonj

Bangladesh: Four arrested in connection with attacks on Hindu community in Sunamgonj

Law enforcement agencies on Saturday arrested four individuals for vandalising and damaging houses and shops of the Hindu community and…

3 months ago
“Source of concern”: Jaishankar on attack over Hindus in Bangladesh“Source of concern”: Jaishankar on attack over Hindus in Bangladesh

“Source of concern”: Jaishankar on attack over Hindus in Bangladesh

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday expressed concern over the treatment of Hindus in Bangladesh amidst the ongoing crisis…

3 months ago
J-K: Hindus hold protest march against ‘targeted attacks’ on minorities in BangladeshJ-K: Hindus hold protest march against ‘targeted attacks’ on minorities in Bangladesh

J-K: Hindus hold protest march against ‘targeted attacks’ on minorities in Bangladesh

Members of the Hindu community held a protest march against the 'targeted attacks' on minorities in Bangladesh in Jammu on…

3 months ago
India desires positive, constructive ties with Bangladesh, relationship is people-centric: Vikram MisriIndia desires positive, constructive ties with Bangladesh, relationship is people-centric: Vikram Misri

India desires positive, constructive ties with Bangladesh, relationship is people-centric: Vikram Misri

India desires positive, constructive, and mutually beneficial relationship with Bangladesh, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Monday and noted that…

3 months ago
Foreign Secretary Misri raises India’s concerns over safety of minorities during Bangladesh visitForeign Secretary Misri raises India’s concerns over safety of minorities during Bangladesh visit

Foreign Secretary Misri raises India’s concerns over safety of minorities during Bangladesh visit

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday raised the issue of attacks on minorities, including Hindus, with Bangladesh leaders and…

3 months ago
UK MP Priti Patel calls on Starmer govt for “robust action” against Bangladesh violenceUK MP Priti Patel calls on Starmer govt for “robust action” against Bangladesh violence

UK MP Priti Patel calls on Starmer govt for “robust action” against Bangladesh violence

In a parliamentary address, UK MP Priti Patel expressed deep concern over the recent violence in Bangladesh, offering condolences to…

3 months ago
Bangladesh minority council condemns false case against lawyers, journalists; demands immediate withdrawalBangladesh minority council condemns false case against lawyers, journalists; demands immediate withdrawal

Bangladesh minority council condemns false case against lawyers, journalists; demands immediate withdrawal

The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council has condemned a false and harassing case accusing 70 minority lawyers and two…

3 months ago
“Interim Bangladesh government failed to protect minorities”: Chairman Muslim Students’ Organisation India“Interim Bangladesh government failed to protect minorities”: Chairman Muslim Students’ Organisation India

“Interim Bangladesh government failed to protect minorities”: Chairman Muslim Students’ Organisation India

Chairman of the Muslim Students' Organisation of India, Shujaat Ali Quadri on Saturday expressed concerns over the interim government's inability…

3 months ago
Anti-ISCKON protests continue in Dhaka, India asks Bangladesh to protect minoritiesAnti-ISCKON protests continue in Dhaka, India asks Bangladesh to protect minorities

Anti-ISCKON protests continue in Dhaka, India asks Bangladesh to protect minorities

As spiritual preacher Chinmoy Krishna continues to remain in a Bangladesh jail after being charged with sedition, protests are being…

4 months ago
“Hindus are being subject to death,” British MP condemns attack on Hindus in Bangladesh“Hindus are being subject to death,” British MP condemns attack on Hindus in Bangladesh

“Hindus are being subject to death,” British MP condemns attack on Hindus in Bangladesh

Bob Blackman, a Conservative Member of Parliament for Harrow East in the United Kingdom condemned the attacks on Hindus in…

4 months ago
“Moment of existential threat not only for Bangladesh’s minorities but entire country: Former USCIRF Commissioner slams Yunus govt“Moment of existential threat not only for Bangladesh’s minorities but entire country: Former USCIRF Commissioner slams Yunus govt

“Moment of existential threat not only for Bangladesh’s minorities but entire country: Former USCIRF Commissioner slams Yunus govt

Johnnie Moore, the former Commissioner of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), expressed concern over the global…

4 months ago
Airline banner over New York City’s Hudson River calls to stop genocide of Hindus in BangladeshAirline banner over New York City’s Hudson River calls to stop genocide of Hindus in Bangladesh

Airline banner over New York City’s Hudson River calls to stop genocide of Hindus in Bangladesh

In a powerful appeal to the global community, Hindu American groups flew a massive airline banner, calling for urgent global…

5 months ago
Forum for Protection of Minorities in Bangladesh holds protest march in AgartalaForum for Protection of Minorities in Bangladesh holds protest march in Agartala

Forum for Protection of Minorities in Bangladesh holds protest march in Agartala

The Forum for the Protection of Minorities in Bangladesh organised a large protest march here on Sunday to condemn the…

6 months ago
Protests erupt outside UN headquarters as Muhammad Yunus addresses UNGAProtests erupt outside UN headquarters as Muhammad Yunus addresses UNGA

Protests erupt outside UN headquarters as Muhammad Yunus addresses UNGA

Demonstrations erupted outside the United Nations Headquarters in New York as Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh's Chief Advisor, addressed the 79th session…

6 months ago

“Go back”, “Step Down” slogans against Muhammed Yunus in New York over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh

Vociferous protestors chanted "Go Back" slogans against Muhammad Yunus, who is leading Bangladesh's interim government, outside a hotel in New…

6 months ago

Bangladesh minority group urges UN to investigate communal violence

The Bangladesh Hindu Bouddha Christian Oikya Parishad (HBCOP), the largest organization of minorities in Bangladesh, has called on the United…

6 months ago

PM Modi holds talks with Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus, underlines importance of protection of minorities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Mohammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh…

7 months ago

US: Vigil held in Atlanta to protest violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

Over 750 protesters gathered for a demonstration on Tuesday organised in Atlanta by the Hindu community and its supporters to…

7 months ago

“In regular touch with Dhaka, monitoring situation of minorities” Jaishankar briefs parliament on Bangladesh situation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that Sheikh Hasina had at very short notice requested approval to come…

7 months ago

From Islamic State to Hifazat, why  Sheikh Hasina needs to fight a long war against radicalism in Bangladesh

The recent instance of violence between the police and a group of people protesting against an Ahmadiyya community event that…

2 years ago