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Minorities Fear Violence Ahead of February 12 Election

2/1/2026

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Ahead of the February 12 election, fears among religious minorities have intensified after recent attacks.
Sukumar Pramanik, a Hindu teacher in Rajshahi, expressed distrust in politics after a mob attacked him.
The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council documents 522 attacks in 2025.
The government disputes claims of widespread violence.
Despite interim government assurances of a safe election, many minorities remain anxious, recalling past violence.

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Ahead of the February 12 election, fears among religious minorities have intensified after recent attacks.
Sukumar Pramanik, a Hindu teacher in Rajshahi, expressed distrust in politics after a mob attacked him.
The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council documents 522 attacks in 2025.
The government disputes claims of widespread violence.
Despite interim government assurances of a safe election, many minorities remain anxious, recalling past violence.