Minority Deaths in Bangladesh Highlighted in New Report

A newly released report details a high number of minority deaths and incidents of communal violence in Bangladesh following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina in 2024. The documentation covers various violent occurrences affecting religious minorities, notably including numerous cases involving Hindus in Bangladesh.

Understanding the Situation of Hindus in Bangladesh

The published findings point to thousands of incidents involving communal unrest. The documented casualties among minorities feature a significant proportion of Hindu individuals. These records span multiple types of fatalities and distress, ranging from direct assaults on places of worship and private residences to deaths occurring while individuals were held in military, police, or prison custody.

A new report documents minority deaths and thousands of communal violence incidents in Bangladesh.

Why it matters

From attacks on Hindu homes and temples to deaths in police, military and prison custody, the report highlights a range of cases involving minority victims. It urges Bangladesh's authorities to investigate each death and bring those responsible to justice.