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Hindus in Bangladesh

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Bangladeshi actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila suffers sexual insults online from Islamists for wishing Hindus on Vijaya Dashami

Jinit Jain - 16 October, 2021

The Islamist attack against Rafiath Rashid Mithila comes hot on the heels of a slew of attacks against Hindus in Bangladesh

Crime

Bangladesh: Blogger reveals chilling details of rape of an entire Hindu family by Islamists, police denies, calls it ‘rumour’

OpIndia Staff - 16 October, 2021

The incident reportedly took place in Hajiganj Upazila in Chandpur district in the Chittagong Division of Bangladesh.

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After vandalising Durga Puja pandals, 400-500 strong Muslim mob in Bangladesh targets ISKCON temple, kill 2: All you need to know

OpIndia Staff - 16 October, 2021

A frenzied mob of radical Islamists attacked ISKCON temple in the Noakhali district in the Chittagong Division of Bangladesh.

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As 43 get arrested and Jamaat involvement emerges in Bangladesh Durga Puja attacks, MEA takes stock, PM Haseena speaks up: Details

OpIndia Staff - 15 October, 2021

Citing sources, Hindustan Times reported that the Jamaat-e-Islami had been fanning communal sentiments in Bangladesh ever since the Taliban took over Kabul.

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Bangladesh: 18 crude bombs recovered from a temple a day after Islamic extremists vandalized multiple Durga Puja pandals

OpIndia Staff - 15 October, 2021

The RAB found the crude bombs while they were conducting search operations following multiple attacks that took place on Durga Puja pandals across Bangladesh on Wednesday

Opinions

“We will not worship if Muslims don’t want, but please save us”: From India to Bangladesh, how veto of violence works

Nupur J Sharma - 14 October, 2021

The vibrant festival of Durga Puja, when Maa Durga descends on earth on Mahalaya, is celebrated with much fervour especially by Bengali Hindus.

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The persecution continues in Noakhali: 150 Hindu families attacked over ‘Quran insult’ rumours as Bangladesh sees a bloodied Durga Puja

OpIndia Staff - 14 October, 2021

Videos have emerged where violent Muslim mobs are seen pelting stones at makeshift Durga Puja pandals in Bangladesh. There are also reports of rampant loot and molestations.

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Holy Book Vs Facebook: Islamists in Bangladesh damage Durga Puja pandals, attack Hindus over a rumour of ‘insult to Quran’

OpIndia Staff - 14 October, 2021

A Quran was placed where it was not supposed to be, some photos were clicked and a rumour was spread on Facebook. What followed next was brutal attacks against Hindus and their Durga Puja pandals in Bangladesh.

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Bangladesh: Islamic extremists vandalize multiple Durga Puja pandals, three Hindus reported dead

OpIndia Staff - 14 October, 2021

“Why is there so much hatred against Hindus in Bangladesh ? Hindus live in Bangladesh by birth. Most of those who lost their lives in 1971 were Hindus.."Bangladesh Hindu Unity Council stated in a tweet.

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