Students shout slogans during a protest to condemn the lynching of Hindu garment worker Dipu Chandra Das at Dhaka University in Dhaka on December 21, 2025. (Image: AFP)
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News1807-01-2026, 08:44

Bangladeshi Hindus Face Persecution, Weigh Poll Boycott Amid Deep Fear

  • Bangladeshi Hindus face severe security concerns and mistrust following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government.
  • Perceived as Awami League sympathizers, minorities are now targeted, leading to fear and marginalization.
  • The Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council members face murder charges, forcing them into hiding.
  • Hindus have lost senior positions in judiciary, universities, and government, with some facing public humiliation.
  • Caught in a dilemma, Hindus consider boycotting upcoming elections, fearing both participation and non-participation.

Why It Matters: Bangladeshi Hindus live in constant fear, marginalized politically and socially, contemplating an election boycott.

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