Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Bangladesh: Hindu Community Targeted Amidst Blasphemy Allegations
In Bangladesh, a Hindu community was targeted in Rangpur after a teenager was accused of blasphemy.
The Awami League party criticized the interim government for allegedly supporting extremists and communal violence.
The Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities reported homes were attacked, looted, and families forced to leave.
The Awami League called for unity against the violence.
Awami League condemned the attack on the Hindu community in Rangpur.
HRCBM reported attacks, looting, and vandalism of Hindu homes in Gangachara.
The violence followed a blasphemy allegation against a 17-year-old Hindu boy.
Awami League accused the interim government of supporting extremists.
HRCBM said scores of Hindu families fled their homes.
- Who
- Hindu community, alleged perpetrators (mobs), Awami League, and the HRCBM.
- What
- Attacks and displacement of Hindu families.
- When
- July 27-28 (HRCBM reports)
- Where
- Gangachara Upazila, Rangpur district, Bangladesh.
- Why
- Following a blasphemy allegation and due to alleged support for extremists.
Awami League's view
HRCBM's Reports
Perpetrators
Awami League's view
The attacks are orchestrated by communal terrorists.
HRCBM's Reports
Not explicitly mentioned in other reports.
Government's Role
Awami League's view
The current government led by Muhammad Yunus is supporting these terrorists.
HRCBM's Reports
Not explicitly mentioned in other reports.
- Location
- Gangachara, Rangpur District, Bangladesh
- Victims
- Hindu community
- Accusation
- Blasphemy against a 17-year-old
- Allegations
- Attacks, looting, and vandalism
- Reported By
- Awami League, HRCBM
