In just a few weeks, more than 100 Hindus in Bangladesh have been killed in violent attacks by mobs. These attacks, described as "coordinated" by a Bangladesh-based NGO in contact with victims' families, appear to be aimed at forcing Hindus to either convert to Islam or flee the country altogether.

Bangladesh's Hindu community, which makes up about 8% of the population, has long faced challenges. However, the situation has dramatically worsened in recent weeks, especially since the departure of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5th. Hasina’s secular government had the support of many Hindus, which seems to have made them a target now that she’s gone. Islamist groups, who are opposed to Hasina's policies, have taken advantage of the current political instability to strike at Hindus.

Attacks on a Large Scale

Sushanta Das Gupta, a human rights activist and founder of two organizations—the 'Amar MP' and 'Bangladesh Genocide Archive'—spoke about the violence to Sputnik In...