BNP Leader Kabir Jinna Threatens Hindus Ahead of Bangladesh Elections

• BNP candidate Kabir Jinna threatened Hindus in Manikganj-1, stating they won't be allowed to stay if they don't vote for BNP.
• This incident highlights a grim political and social situation in Bangladesh, with fear used as a political weapon.
• Attacks on Hindus, temple vandalism, and forced displacement have increased since Sheikh Hasina's departure.
• The ban on Awami League created a political vacuum, allowing fundamentalist forces to openly target minorities.
• Concerns rise that the February 12 elections could intensify violence against minorities, leading to a "slow but systematic genocide."

Why It Matters: Bangladesh faces a severe crisis as BNP threats and political vacuum fuel fear among minorities before elections.