Wave of Violence Rocks Bangladesh: Minorities, Media, and Foreign Interests Targeted Over 13 Days

Bangladesh experienced a troubling wave of unrest over a 13-day period in mid-December 2025, marked by a series of violent incidents that targeted religious minorities, media institutions, political figures, and foreign diplomatic interests.

US Raises Concerns Over Minority Safety in Bangladesh After Lynching of Hindu Worker

US lawmakers have strongly condemned the brutal lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu garment worker in Bangladesh, amid growing international alarm over escalating violence against religious minorities in the country.

Protesters Gather in London Over Violence Against Hindus in Bangladesh

A large group of British Hindus and members of the Bangladeshi-origin Hindu community gathered outside the Bangladesh High Commission in London on Saturday to protest against what they described as ongoing violence and persecution of religious minorities in Bangladesh, particularly Hindus. The demonstrators organised the rally under the banner “Justice for Hindus”, calling for international attention and action to protect minority rights and ensure accountability for recent attacks.

71 Blasphemy-Linked Attacks on Hindus Reported Across Bangladesh in Six Months

A newly released report has raised serious concerns over the safety of religious minorities in Bangladesh, documenting at least 71 attacks against members of the Hindu community within a six-month period. These incidents were largely connected to allegations of blasphemy, a sensitive issue that has increasingly been used as a trigger for violence and intimidation.

Doors Locked, Homes Burned: Four Hindu Families Targeted in Five Days

Allegations have emerged that the doors of four Hindu families’ houses in Chattogram were locked from the outside and then set on fire within a span of five days. The latest incident occurred early Tuesday morning (December 23) in West Sultanpur village of Ward No. 5 in the municipal area of Raozan upazila.

Rising Mob Violence Signals Crisis of Governance and Public Safety

Bangladesh is facing a troubling rise in violence, disorder, and social instability that reflects a deeper crisis of governance and civil protection. What should have been a transitional period toward stability has instead seen a marked deterioration in public safety and institutional authority.

8,597 Arrests in 24 Hours: Growing Fears of Authoritarian Overreach

Within a span of just 24 hours, 8,597 individuals were reportedly arrested nationwide—a figure so extraordinary that it demands urgent scrutiny. These arrests do not appear to be the result of targeted, evidence-based investigations.

Mob Violence Rises as State Control Weakens in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is no longer governed by the rule of law; it is increasingly ruled by fear. Across the country, mobs operate with near impunity—setting fire to homes and businesses, vandalising media offices, attacking cultural institutions and historical sites, and desecrating mazars, temples, and graveyards. Foreign missions have also been targeted, while citizens are being lynched in broad daylight.

Human Rights Bodies Raise Alarm Over Eroding Democratic Space in Bangladesh

Global human rights organisations have voiced grave concern over what they describe as an alarming deterioration of the rule of law in Bangladesh, citing the targeting of politicians, activists, major media outlets, and cultural institutions amid rising political tensions ahead of the 2026 national election.

The UK Parliament’s Motion and Its Impact on Bangladesh’s Political Crisis

History is rarely forgiving toward interim governments that mistake moral symbolism for governing capacity. Bangladesh’s current situation under the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus increasingly reflects this pattern. What began as a temporary corrective phase following the resignation of the previous government—welcomed both domestically and internationally—now appears to be drifting into a troubling exercise of power without accountability.