Bangladesh: 522 Attacks on Hindus, 66 Murders, 95 Temples Burned; Yunus Govt Exposed

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News18•30-01-2026, 18:31
Bangladesh: 522 Attacks on Hindus, 66 Murders, 95 Temples Burned; Yunus Govt Exposed
- •Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council reports 522 communal violence incidents in 2025, contradicting government's 71.
- •The violence resulted in 66 murders, 28 cases of violence against women including rape, and 38 kidnappings.
- •95 temples and religious sites were attacked, 102 homes and shops looted, and 66 properties forcibly occupied.
- •Early 2026 saw 42 new incidents and 11 murders in just 27 days, with 9 attacks on temples and churches.
- •The Unity Council criticizes Mohammed Yunus's government for a 'misleading' definition of communal violence, accusing it of criminalizing minorities.
Why It Matters: A report exposes widespread violence against minorities in Bangladesh, challenging the government's downplayed figures.
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