Bangladesh Hindu Mohajote flags safety fears before Durgā Pūjā
At the Jatiya Press Club, the Mohajote alleged temple vandalism and threats across districts, citing the burning death of Dipu Das and the Mymensingh case of Niranjan Chandra Sutradhar.
- The Business Standard (Dhaka)
At the Jatiya Press Club, the Mohajote alleged temple vandalism and threats across districts, citing the burning death of Dipu Das and the Mymensingh case of Niranjan Chandra Sutradhar. It demanded a minority protection law, a minority commission, a central security cell and state-funded CCTV at all puja venues.
Its casualty figures are claims.
Key data
The group claims 46 Hindus were "killed or found dead" in nine months.
Why it matters
Durgā Pūjā periods have seen communal attacks before, and the demands test Dhaka's new government.
GK: did you know?
Hindus were 7.95% of Bangladesh's population in the 2022 census.
