Religious minorities in Bangladesh, particularly the Hindu community, are experiencing deep anxiety and a sense of insecurity ahead of the national elections scheduled for February 12, 2026. This fear stems from a history of electoral violence and a surge in communal attacks following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024. While leading political parties like the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami have made unprecedented outreach efforts to promise safety, many victims report broken trust and lasting psychological trauma from recent mob violence.
Date: February 1, 2026. Source: aljazeera.com