Bangladesh: 505 cases of violence against minorities recorded so far this year
A report by the Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities highlights a troubling increase in violence against minorities in Bangladesh, with 505 incidents recorded in the first four months of 2026. The documented cases include killings, assaults, kidnappings, and attacks on religious institutions, indicating a systemic issue of violence and intimidation. The report criticizes the Bangladeshi authorities for their inadequate response and failure to protect vulnerable communities.
- ▪The report recorded 505 incidents of violence against minorities across 62 districts in Bangladesh from January to April 2026.
- ▪Major violations included 144 cases of kidnapping and physical assault, 132 incidents of property attacks, and 100 cases of murder and suspicious death.
- ▪The report emphasizes a pattern of recurring violence and a failure of protection and accountability for minority communities.
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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 18:23:39 +0530 |
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A leading minority rights organisation on Thursday (May 21, 2026) expressed grave concern over an alarming pattern of violence against minorities in Bangladesh, documenting 505 incidents in the first four months of this year.In its latest report, titled ‘The Persecution Continues: Minority Communities Under Sustained Attack in Bangladesh’, the Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM) recorded 505 incidents across 62 districts and all 8 divisions of Bangladesh between January and April 2026.
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