Bangladesh has witnessed over 50 reported incidents of mob violence against religious minorities since December, raising serious concerns over law and order, minority safety, and the government’s ability to curb rising communal attacks.


Bangladesh Violence: Minorities Continue to Face Mob Attacks in Bangladesh

A Hindu businessman has been brutally attacked, hacked and set on fire by miscreants in Bangladesh, police said on Thursday (January 1, 2026).

Bangladesh: Hindu Businessman Attacked, Set on Fire in Bangladesh

Amid rising attacks on minority communities in Bangladesh, members of the Hindu community have come together to form a political party, aiming to protect their rights and voice concerns about safety and representation.

Bangladesh: Amid Attacks on Minorities, Hindus Form Party 

World, South Asia | A Hindu leader identified as Bhabesh Chandra  was kidnapped and brutally assaulted to death in Bangladesh amid continuous attack on minorities in the neighbouring country

Hindu leader kidnapped and killed in Bangladesh as attacks on minorities continue

Reports indicate a rise in violence and discrimination against minorities in Bangladesh, drawing global concern. An exhibition highlighting the plight of affected communities has sparked urgent calls for action. Experts and activists demand stronger measures to address ongoing persecution.

Rising persecution of minorities in Bangladesh sparks global concern

India's Foreign Secretary on Monday raised concerns about the safety of minorities and recent attacks on cultural, religious, and diplomatic properties in Bangladesh. Watch for more details!

Vikram Misri Discusses Minority Safety in Bangladesh | GRAVITAS

India's Foreign Secretary in Dhaka, Focus on Minorities

'Responsibility for protection...rests with Bangladesh govt': Jaishankar on attacks on Hindus in Dhaka

Bangladesh’s Attorney General calls to remove "secular" from the constitution amid growing attacks on religious minorities. Protesters demand action as the country grapples with political unrest and violence.

Bangladesh’s Secularism Under Attack? Attorney General Pushes for Change

India on Monday dismissed comments by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on the “suffering” of Muslims in India, Gaza and Myanmar, describing them as “misinformed and unacceptable” while referring to the Iranian government’s treatment of minorities.

India reacts to Ayatollah's comment, calls it 'misinformed and unacceptable'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed Monday to ensure the morality police would no longer "bother" women, in remarks to the media on the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death in custody.

India slams Iran over Supreme Leader Khamenei's comments

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei comments on Indian Muslims

Minority communities in Pakistan took part in a peaceful Rights March on Sunday in the city of Karachi and this comes as religious minorities want the country to treat them as equal citizens.

Minorities in Pakistan call for equality; 329 people accused of blasphemy: reports

Minorities rights in Pakistan: Surge in cases of blasphemy, says report

Pakistan: Minorities hold march for equality; surge in cases of blasphemy: report

Ahmadi place of worship vandalised in Karachi as minorities continue to suffer in Pakistan

'Motivated and biased': India slams US report on religious freedom

'Minorities hell': Sikh shopkeeper shot dead in Pakistan in another targetted killing

'Stinks of colonial past': Oxford University changes name of department to avoid offending anyone

Taliban urge Hindus, Sikhs to return, claim Afghanistan security situation is fine now

US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar introduces resolution against India for human rights violations

Two Sikh men were shot dead by unknown assailants in Peshawar city, Pakistan. Terrorist organisation ISIS-K has claimed responsibility for this attack. WION's Anas Mallick brings you more insights in this ground report.

WION Ground Report: 2 Sikh men shot dead in broad daylight in Peshawar, Pakistan

Pakistan's Apex Court has slammed Imran Khan PTI's government over job quota for minorities. More than 30,000 jobs for minorities are lying vacant, as Islamist extremists get a free-run. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: 'Why are 30,000 jobs for minorities lying vacant?' Pak SC asks Imran Khan govt

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