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25-Year-Old Hindu Priest 'Kidnapped', 'Tortured' For Ransom In Bangladesh
Deuri -- a first-year student at Central Law College in Old Dhaka, who also occasionally serves as an assistant priest at the central temple of Jagannath University -- was targeted by unidentified persons late on Monday.
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Hindus Among Four From Minority Communities Elected To Bangladesh Parliament
Four candidates from minority communities, including two Hindus, won in the recent general elections in Bangladesh, with all being nominees of the BNP, which is set to form the government.
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'Act Now': Global Body Flags Rise In Violence Against Hindus In Bangladesh Ahead Of Polls
A broad international alliance of human rights organisations, faith groups, and civil society leaders has issued an urgent global appeal warning that Hindus in Bangladesh are facing escalating violence and systematic persecution.
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Peaceful Protests Across US Over Persecution of Minorities In Bangladesh
Demonstrators gathered in city centers across the United States on Saturday in coordinated, peaceful rallies to raise awareness about alleged violence against Hindu and other minority communities in Bangladesh.
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Bangladeshi Islamist Party's Pro-Hindu Pitch Amid Violence Against Minorities
In what is being seen as the strongest minority outreach by Bangladesh's radical Islamists, Jamaat-E-Islami leader Shafiqur Rahman has appealed to Hindus to vote for the party in the upcoming elections.
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Hindu Garage Worker Burnt Alive By Unknown Men While Sleeping In Bangladesh
Yet another horrific incident has come to light amid violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, where elections are due in less than a few weeks.
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"Hindus Being Killed": British MP Flags "Disastrous" Situation In Bangladesh
The United Kingdom lawmaker Bob Blackman has raised concerns over what he described as a disastrous situation in Bangladesh, citing escalating violence against minorities, especially Hindus, who he said are being murdered on the streets.
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"Unacceptable": UK MP On Killings Of Hindus In Bangladesh
UK MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Priti Patel, on Friday termed the situation in Bangladesh "concerning and worrying" and called for protecting religious freedom in the South Asian nation.
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Rana Pratap, Sarat Mani: The 2 Hindu Men Killed Within Hours In Bangladesh
Rana Pratap Bairagi, a 38-year-old Hindu businessman, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Jessore district in southern Bangladesh, amid a deteriorating law and order situation.
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Hindu Man Killed In Bangladesh, 2nd Such Incident In 24 Hours
Sarat Mani Chakraborty was reportedly attacked with sharp weapons in the Narsingdi district at around 10 pm on Monday.
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Bangladesh Election: The Hindu Candidate Running For Sheikh Hasina's Seat And His Opponents
Amid ongoing atrocities against minorities, a Hindu man is seeking to win people's mandate from the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's constituency in the upcoming national elections.
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3,582 In Bangladesh, 334 In Pak: India Flags Attacks On Hindus, Minorities
In a reply to a Rajya Sabha query, Mr Singh said the government regularly "follows" reports of violence and atrocities against religious minorities in neighbouring countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.
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Opinion | No, Bangladesh's Islamist Descent Is Not Yunus' Doing Alone
The truth is that the shift has been underway in Bangladesh for a long time now, and was visible - even ignored - under the regime of Sheikh Hasina, India's 'great friend'.
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"Internal Affairs": Top Court Junks PIL On Violence Against Hindus In Bangladesh
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation plea that sought protection of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh amid the ongoing violence.
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"Protect Rights Of All Faiths": America's Tough Talk To Bangladesh Amid Attacks On Hindus
Amid growing violence against minority Hindus in Bangladesh, the United Nations has asked Dhaka to ensure the protection of the human rights of all Bangladeshi citizens, irrespective of religion.
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25-Year-Old Hindu Priest 'Kidnapped', 'Tortured' For Ransom In Bangladesh
Deuri -- a first-year student at Central Law College in Old Dhaka, who also occasionally serves as an assistant priest at the central temple of Jagannath University -- was targeted by unidentified persons late on Monday.
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Hindus Among Four From Minority Communities Elected To Bangladesh Parliament
Four candidates from minority communities, including two Hindus, won in the recent general elections in Bangladesh, with all being nominees of the BNP, which is set to form the government.
-
'Act Now': Global Body Flags Rise In Violence Against Hindus In Bangladesh Ahead Of Polls
A broad international alliance of human rights organisations, faith groups, and civil society leaders has issued an urgent global appeal warning that Hindus in Bangladesh are facing escalating violence and systematic persecution.
-
Peaceful Protests Across US Over Persecution of Minorities In Bangladesh
Demonstrators gathered in city centers across the United States on Saturday in coordinated, peaceful rallies to raise awareness about alleged violence against Hindu and other minority communities in Bangladesh.
-
Bangladeshi Islamist Party's Pro-Hindu Pitch Amid Violence Against Minorities
In what is being seen as the strongest minority outreach by Bangladesh's radical Islamists, Jamaat-E-Islami leader Shafiqur Rahman has appealed to Hindus to vote for the party in the upcoming elections.
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Hindu Garage Worker Burnt Alive By Unknown Men While Sleeping In Bangladesh
Yet another horrific incident has come to light amid violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, where elections are due in less than a few weeks.
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"Hindus Being Killed": British MP Flags "Disastrous" Situation In Bangladesh
The United Kingdom lawmaker Bob Blackman has raised concerns over what he described as a disastrous situation in Bangladesh, citing escalating violence against minorities, especially Hindus, who he said are being murdered on the streets.
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"Unacceptable": UK MP On Killings Of Hindus In Bangladesh
UK MP and Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Priti Patel, on Friday termed the situation in Bangladesh "concerning and worrying" and called for protecting religious freedom in the South Asian nation.
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Rana Pratap, Sarat Mani: The 2 Hindu Men Killed Within Hours In Bangladesh
Rana Pratap Bairagi, a 38-year-old Hindu businessman, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Jessore district in southern Bangladesh, amid a deteriorating law and order situation.
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Hindu Man Killed In Bangladesh, 2nd Such Incident In 24 Hours
Sarat Mani Chakraborty was reportedly attacked with sharp weapons in the Narsingdi district at around 10 pm on Monday.
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Bangladesh Election: The Hindu Candidate Running For Sheikh Hasina's Seat And His Opponents
Amid ongoing atrocities against minorities, a Hindu man is seeking to win people's mandate from the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's constituency in the upcoming national elections.
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3,582 In Bangladesh, 334 In Pak: India Flags Attacks On Hindus, Minorities
In a reply to a Rajya Sabha query, Mr Singh said the government regularly "follows" reports of violence and atrocities against religious minorities in neighbouring countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.
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Opinion | No, Bangladesh's Islamist Descent Is Not Yunus' Doing Alone
The truth is that the shift has been underway in Bangladesh for a long time now, and was visible - even ignored - under the regime of Sheikh Hasina, India's 'great friend'.
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"Internal Affairs": Top Court Junks PIL On Violence Against Hindus In Bangladesh
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation plea that sought protection of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh amid the ongoing violence.
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"Protect Rights Of All Faiths": America's Tough Talk To Bangladesh Amid Attacks On Hindus
Amid growing violence against minority Hindus in Bangladesh, the United Nations has asked Dhaka to ensure the protection of the human rights of all Bangladeshi citizens, irrespective of religion.
