‘154 dead, 39 raped, 152 converted’: Disturbing statistics of atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh

Ironically the racist cartoon was published on International Women’s Day. Patel is the first ethnic minority woman to hold the office of the second most powerful cabinet post after the Prime Minister.

More recent reports suggest a surge in assaults specifically aimed at Hindus in Bangladesh. These attacks encompass acts of physical aggression, destruction of temples, and intimidation of Hindu persons. According to a 2023 report by the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, there has been a significant increase in instances of violence targeting Hindus, with more than 50 significant assaults documented in the previous year alone (Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, 2023). Frequent outbreaks of violence occur during religious holidays or periods of political turmoil, underscoring a concerning pattern of deliberate hostility.

The police officials said that secret information was received regarding the two sharpshooters, following which the police, acting on the received input, arrested the accused individuals after a brief exchange of fire between the police and the accused

A Muslim mob in Jamvaramgarh, Jaipur, Rajasthan, attacked a rally by Hindus on the occasion of Hindu Nav Varsh and pelted stones at the rally. According to reports, heavy police forces were deployed

Hindu Mandir Attacked in Pakistan