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Minority Groups In Bangladesh Face Violence And Persecution

Army personnel stand guard in front of Shahbagh Police Station, near Dhaka University in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Rajib Dhar)

Following the recent collapse of the government in Bangladesh, minority groups in the country have reported facing violence and mistreatment. Members of these minority communities, including Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians, have spoken out about the challenges they are encountering, with many using false names to protect themselves from potential reprisals.

Reports indicate that violence, including murder and the destruction of minority-owned businesses, places of worship, and residences, has been rampant since the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government. Bangladesh, a country where 90% of the population is Muslim, has seen escalating tensions affecting religious minorities.

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