15 Hindus Killed in Bangladesh in 45 Days: Rights Group
A leading rights group in Bangladesh has reported a sharp rise in violence against the Hindu minority, with at least 15 people killed in the past 45 days. The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council (BHBCUC) has urgently called on the government to intervene and stop the attacks.
Key Takeaways
- At least 15 members of the Hindu community have been killed in Bangladesh in the last 45 days.
- The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council (BHBCUC) reports a significant increase in attacks.
- The group is demanding immediate government action and the implementation of long-pending laws protecting Hindu rights.
Rising Violence and Urgent Calls for Action
“At least 15 people from the Hindu community have been killed in the last 45 days. The attacks on the minority community have increased in the recent weeks,” said Rana Dasgupta, general secretary of the BHBCUC.
Dasgupta stated that the council has formally urged the government to take immediate steps to halt the violence. The BHBCUC is a prominent platform advocating for the rights of minority communities in Bangladesh.
Longstanding Demands for Legal Protection
Alongside addressing the immediate violence, the BHBCUC continues to campaign for the implementation of several key laws passed in 2012 but not yet fully enforced. These laws are designed to protect the rights of Hindu women and families:
- The Hindu Marriage Act: Provides for the registration of Hindu marriages and divorces, and safeguards the rights of women in divorce cases.
- The Hindu Inheritance Act: Secures the inheritance rights of Hindu women.
- The Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act: Protects the rights of women in matters of adoption and maintenance.
- The Hindu Succession Act: Ensures the succession rights of Hindu women.
The group argues that the full implementation of these acts is crucial for the legal security and protection of the Hindu minority in Bangladesh.
