Why being a Hindu has become challenging in Bangladesh?

Backdrop: 8 crore Hindus were killed in India

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUmTYSU5Cc4

Political tensions and violence:

• The recent ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, whose Awami League party was perceived as supportive of Hindu minorities, has led to retaliatory attacks against Hindus.
• There's a perception that Hindus largely supported the Awami League, making them targets for political violence.

Communal attacks:

• Reports indicate numerous attacks on Hindu temples, homes, and businesses following political unrest.
• The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council reported at least 200 attacks against Hindus and other religious minorities across 52 districts since Hasina's departure.

Declining population:

• The Hindu population in Bangladesh has decreased from 22% at the time of the 1971 Liberation War to about 8% currently, indicating ongoing pressures on the community.

Lack of security:

• The absence of a stable government and reduced law enforcement presence has left Hindus feeling vulnerable to attacks.
• Many Hindus are reportedly "trembling" and locking themselves in their homes out of fear.

Historical vulnerability:

• Hindus have faced violence during previous periods of political instability in Bangladesh, creating a pattern of vulnerability.

Spread of extremism:

• The growth of radical Islamist organizations in recent decades has contributed to increased attacks on secular intellectuals and the Hindu community.

Regional tensions:

• The rise of Hindu nationalism in neighboring India has led to retaliatory actions against Bangladeshi Hindus by some extremist groups.

Misuse of social media:

• Rumors and misinformation spread through social media have sometimes sparked violence against the Hindu community.

Bangladesh - Will President Trump have any influence over Bangladesh?

Jamat i Islami completely blocked roads to houses of Hindu families in Gopalganj.?

https://www.dhirubhai.net/posts/ajit-kumar-m-031ab7203_bangladesh-ugcPost-7236609574667968512-aPkz?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android

Bangladesh _Shrine demolished

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Bangladesh Hindu teacher forced to resign and then beaten

https://www.dhirubhai.net/posts/hindu-jwala_hindu-bangladesh-jihadis-ugcPost-7232708246518534144-64x-?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android?

Bangladesh Hindu teacher publicly humiliated

https://www.dhirubhai.net/posts/amittripathi2k2_bangladesh-ugcPost-7236353682915672064-CSm4?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android?

https://www.dhirubhai.net/posts/milind-kshirsagar-88725912_we-call-teacher-a-guru-and-touch-his-her-ugcPost-7235125801036222464-lanJ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android

https://www.dhirubhai.net/posts/mahajansilky_this-morning-islamists-burned-down-several-activity-7234573481231720448-uzEr?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android?

Bangladesh Hindu temple destroyed

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Bangladesh Liberal journalists whitewash Hindu annihilation

https://www.dhirubhai.net/posts/hindu-jwala_bangladesh-pseudosecular-muslim-ugcPost-7228986366372581376-F0_S?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android?

Bangladesh Cremation temple vandalized

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Bangladesh Sacred thread removed from Hindu children

https://www.dhirubhai.net/posts/raghuvamsha-arjun-chetty-b3974760_bangladesh-activity-7235464259848019968-md2-?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android

Bangladesh Hindus forcibly made to dance like Nagin( snake) dance

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https://www.facebook.com/reel/1247599786675308?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

Conclusion:

While the interim government has pledged to protect minorities, the ongoing instability and history of communal tensions continue to make life challenging for Hindus in Bangladesh. The situation highlights the complex interplay of political, religious, and social factors affecting minority communities in the country.