Bangladesh Minorities Fear for Safety, Voting Rights Amidst Elections

• Religious and ethnic minorities in Bangladesh express deep concerns over their safety and participation in upcoming national elections.
• Minority communities face threats, attacks, and difficulties during elections, fearing to vote without government and Election Commission assurance.
• Over 2,600 incidents of communal violence against minorities were recorded between August 2024 and November 2025.
• The brutal murder of Dipu Chandra Das, accused of blasphemy and then burned, highlights extreme violence and lack of justice.
• Experts demand a Diversity Commission and anti-discrimination laws, citing politics, land grabbing, and dominance as root causes of attacks.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh's minorities face severe threats and violence, jeopardizing their voting rights and safety in elections.