Bangladesh’s Hindu Community Faces New Threats Ahead of Durga Puja Celebrations

As Durga Puja approaches, Bangladesh’s Hindu community faces pressure from radical Islamic factions to stop public celebrations. Insaf Keemkari Chhatra-Janta, a protest group, has demanded an end to Durga Puja holidays and idol immersions, citing disruption to the Muslim majority. The group also called for the removal of Hindu temples and the display of anti-India slogans. Amid rising tension, Hindu citizens are concerned about increasing religious intolerance, especially with rising incidents of temple vandalism.