Four sacred idols being prepared for Durga Puja were vandalized at Khayerchara Sarbojonin Matri Mandir in Kumarkhali, Kushtia, Bangladesh, on October 9, ahead of the festival.
Since the fall of the Awami League government on August 5, 2024, Bangladesh’s religious minorities have faced deeply alarming violence and insecurity. Minority organizations have reported killings, rape and other sexual violence, intimidation, and attacks on homes, businesses and places of worship.
The Kushtia incident demands urgent attention. Bangladesh’s Hindus deserve to celebrate Durga Puja without fear. They must also be able to wear religious attire and display sacred symbols openly, including on public streets, with their safety and dignity protected.
I urge Hindu organizations in India and worldwide, alongside international human rights organizations, to demand an impartial investigation, accountability and effective protection for vulnerable communities.
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@amnesty @hrw @MinorityRights @FrontLineHRD @ICJ_org
Please raise your voices and press the authorities for action. Religious freedom and minority protection must be guaranteed in practice.
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