The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, a human rights organization, has expressed deep concern over the surge in communal violence before and after the recent national elections. They documented a total of 133 incidents during this period. These incidents included 25 killings, 4 cases of rape and violence against women, 35 temple attacks and looting, and 69 other violent occurrences, including attacks on indigenous communities.
The organization highlighted that between January 1 and March 31, media reports documented 133 incidents of communal violence. In January alone, there were 46 incidents targeting minority and indigenous communities, which included various forms of violence such as killings, temple attacks, and robberies. The Council reported a total of 50 incidents in February, including killings, temple attacks, and cases of land grabbing and kidnapping.
In March, amidst the escalating violence, there were 37 documented incidents of attacks on minority and indigenous communities. These incidents involved killings, rape, attacks on temples, land grabbing, and other forms of violence. Despite hopes for a decline in attacks with the new government, the persistence of such incidents has left minority communities feeling anxious and concerned. The Council has urged the government to take action, including the arrest and punishment of those involved, compensation for victims, and the enactment of a minority protection law.
