Communal Violence in Bangladesh

Bangladeshi Teen Flees To India After Threats For Being ISKCON Devotee

12 Dec 2024

A 17-year-old girl from Panchagarh district, Bangladesh, fled to India after receiving threats from fundamentalists targeting her family for being Hindu and ISKCON devotees. She crossed the border on foot through West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur district, where she was detained by the Border Security Force (BSF). The girl stated that...

Is Bangladesh Silencing Durga Puja Celebrations with a ‘Jizya’ Tax and Namaaz Restrictions?

04 Oct 2024

Durga Puja Celebrations Face Challenges in Bangladesh The celebration of Durga Puja in Bangladesh has encountered significant obstacles, with the interim government and various Muslim organizations denying permissions in several locations. Interim Government's Restrictions Organizing committees have reportedly been instructed to maintain silence during the Namaaz prayers and are required...