Hinduism is the second largest religion in Bangladesh, as according to the 2022 Census of Bangladesh, approximately 13.1 million people responded as Hindus, constituting 7.95% of the nation. [4][5] Bangladesh is the third-largest Hindu populated country in …

14 hours ago · Many people in Bangladesh believe that two districts—the northern Rangpur division and a large part of its southeastern Chittagong division— may be the ideal homeland for the persecuted Hindus and other religious minorities of the country.

In July 2024, the quota reform movement morphed into a fierce anti-government mass uprising, known as the Student–People's uprising, ultimately removed the Awami League government from state power with the resignation of Sheikh Hasina who was accused of fostering authoritarianism, corruption and democratic backsliding. [18][19] Various ...

Aug 6, 2024 · A Bangladeshi human rights group, Ain o Salish Kendra, reported at least 3,679 attacks on the Hindu community between January 2013 and September 2021, including …

3 days ago · A Community in Crisis: RSS Raises the Alarm In a powerful and urgent resolution passed on April 2, 2025, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has called for international intervention to protect the embattled Hindu minority in Bangladesh. Citing a surge in temple desecrations, mob violence, and forced displacement, the RSS has documented over 50 incidents since January 2025 alone. The ...

Dec 2, 2024 · Bangladesh’s minority Hindus have faced more than 200 attacks in 50-odd districts since the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League government on August 5. As policing collapsed, at least five people were reported killed in attacks on Hindu families, institutions, and temples.

Dec 2, 2024 · The existence of Hindus is in danger in Bangladesh, where Dhaka is still the capital, named after the Dhakeshwari temple. For the past few months, there has been continuous persecution of the minority Hindu community in the country.

Dec 8, 2024 · The Hindu community of Bangladesh, once an integral and vibrant part of the region’s cultural mosaic, is now enduring systemic oppression, targeted violence, and ever-deepening marginalization.

Nov 28, 2024 · According to Bangladesh’s 2022 census, there are a little more than 13.1 million Hindus in Bangladesh, who comprise 7.96 percent of the country’s population. On the other hand, 165.16 million...

Aug 6, 2024 · Hundreds of Hindu houses, businesses and temples have been vandalised since the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, a community association said on Tuesday, and mainly Hindu India said it...