Hindu minority

  • Violence Against Baul Singers in Bangladesh: No Arrests Despite Government Promises

    Violence Against Baul Singers in Bangladesh: No Arrests Despite Government Promises

    Nov 28, 2025 04:24 pm CST

    Bangladesh's interim government led by Muhammad Yunus faces mounting criticism as attacks on Baul singers continue without arrests, despite clear video evidence identifying perpetrators. The UNESCO-recognized Baul community, known for their syncretic musical traditions blending Hindu and Sufi influences, has become the latest target in what appears to be increasing religious intolerance, raising international concerns about the protection of cultural heritage and religious minorities in the country.

  • Opinion | A Year After Hasina

    Opinion | A Year After Hasina's Ouster, Stability Still Eludes Bangladesh

    Aug 05, 2025 01:28 pm CST

    Even after a year, instability in Bangladesh has not subsided. We all await, with keen anticipation, the announcement of elections in the country.