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  Bangladesh General Election: Why Bangladesh's February polls matter for Hindu minority's safety

  Explainers | February 10, 2026 12:53 IST

  Bangladesh’s February general election is being closely watched because of growing concerns over minority safety, particularly for Hindus, amid a rise in communal violence since political upheaval in 2024.

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  'Don't identify yourselves as Hindus': Yunus suggests Bangladeshis amid series of violent attacks

  World | September 05, 2024 19:33 IST

  Yunus described the attacks as primarily political rather than communal and questioned how India is "propagating" them. He stated, "These attacks are politically motivated, not communal. Yet, India is heavily publicising these incidents".

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  Bangladesh interim govt chief Muhammad Yunus visits Dhakeshwari Temple, says 'rights equal for...'

  World | August 13, 2024 15:42 IST

  As per two Hindu organisations in Bangladesh, there have been over 205 attacks on minorities with several Hindu temples, homes and businesses vandalised since Sheikh Hasina's ouster. Yunus' interim government has promised normalcy and protection of minority rights.

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  Bangladesh: Attacks on Hindu minorities continue; houses and temples vandalised, hundreds flee

  World | August 09, 2024 14:54 IST

  At least 800 Hindus have been forced to flee their homes in Bangladesh and attempt to enter India as attackers targeted their homes and properties. Muhammad Yunus, the head of the interim government, called the attacks on minorities as part of a conspiracy and vowed action.

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  Pakistan Senate observes holiday on Diwali for the first time

  World | October 27, 2014 8:14 IST

  Lahore: Diwali, the festival of lights was celebrated enthusiastically this time in Pakistan as the federal government officially patronised the Hindu festival especially in Punjab province.For the first time, the Senate observed a holiday on