Bangladesh Hindu Voters Face 'Life Or Death' Intimidation Ahead of Elections

• Hindu families in Bangladesh report systemic coercion and voter suppression before February 12 national elections.
• Minority voters allege psychological warfare and selective violence to silence their participation, turning voting into a "life or death calculation."
• Local activists, linked to Jamaat-e-Islami, are reportedly making overt threats, marking homes, and preparing lists of voters.
• Families are warned to support specific candidates or face eviction; threats are spread through temples, markets, and schools.
• Hindu voters are branded as Awami League supporters, making them scapegoats for Islamist groups, with a structured strategy to suppress minority votes.