June 2025 – News from Other Sources

Disclaimer:

This newsletter, News from Other Sources – June Edition on Bangladesh, compiles reports from various outlets on the persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh. While we ensure accuracy, readers are encouraged to verify details from multiple sources. The goal is to raise awareness and advocate for justice. Please approach the content with care and sensitivity.

Why Alternative News Matters

Mainstream media often ignores or buries stories of Hindu persecution in Bangladesh. The truth remains hidden not because these atrocities don’t occur, but because they aren't given attention. This newsletter brings forth these unheard voices—real lives affected by violence and oppression. Silence is not an option.

A Look at Some of the Stories from June 2025:

June 28, 2025

Durga Temple Demolition In Bangladesh Triggers Widespread Protests, India Asks Yunus-Led Regime To Protect Hindu Sites—All You Need To Know

Just a day before Rath Yatra, a makeshift Durga temple in Khilkhet, Dhaka was bulldozed by Bangladesh Railway officials. Hindu groups allege selective targeting, mob assault, and desecration, while India strongly condemned the act. The interim regime, led by Yunus, is accused of allowing systematic attacks on Hindu faith sites.

June 23, 2025

Bangladesh: Islamists targeted and tortured Hindu father and son over imaginary blasphemy allegations 

In Lalmonirhat, Bangladesh, a Hindu father and son were brutally assaulted by a mob after false blasphemy claims. Despite being the victims, one was later arrested. The imaginary blasphemy allegations are weaponised leaving the minority community vulnerable and unprotected.

June 16, 2025

Atrocities against Hindus continue unabated in Bangladesh, 6 Mandirs looted in 24 hours, victims narrate ordeal

In a shocking spree of anti-Hindu violence, six temples were looted within 24 hours in Kotalipara, Gopalganj. Hindu women and elders reported theft of sacred idols and ornaments, pleading for government action amid rising helplessness.

June 06, 2025

Bangladesh: Minor Hindu girl abducted, raped in captivity, the Police arrested Rabiul Haque Rayhan 

A minor Hindu girl was abducted, repeatedly raped and tortured for conversion in the Sylhet district of Bangladesh by Rabiul Haque Rayhan on the evening of 18th of May, 2025. She was abducted near her home. The Police launched an investigation and nabbed the accused Islamist.

June 02, 2025

Extremists burn down Hindu temple, vandalise idol of Goddess Kali but police attempt to rationalise it as ‘result of land dispute’

In Chittagong’s Sitakunda Upazila, extremists burned down a Hindu temple and vandalised the idol of Goddess Kali in a targeted attack. Police, however, dismissed it as a mere land dispute, drawing outrage from the Hindu community.

Why We Must Continue to Report and Demand Justice:

The silence of mainstream media only makes it more important for us to seek alternative sources of information. Every day, Hindus in Bangladesh continue to face unimaginable fear, pain, and suffering. But as long as we remain silent, the cycle continues. By staying informed, spreading awareness, and calling for justice, we can ensure that the Hindu community’s plight is not forgotten.

Together, We Must Stand Up for the Truth.

As we move forward, let’s remember that this is not just an issue for Bangladesh—it’s a global issue that demands our collective action. The struggle for justice is ongoing, and it’s up to each of us to make sure the suffering of Hindus in Bangladesh is no longer hidden.

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