23 killed in communal violence in 4.5 months: Report
The council also reported nine cases of sexual violence and rape, 64 attacks on places of worship among others
A total of 174 incidents of communal violence have taken place across the country in the last four and a half months, resulting in the deaths of 23 people, according to the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council.
The report, presented at a press conference at the National Press Club today (30 January), stated that from 21 August to 31 December last year, incidents of communal violence were particularly prevalent in rural areas.
The council also reported nine cases of sexual violence and rape, 64 attacks on places of worship, 15 arrests and assaults over alleged blasphemy, 38 incidents of vandalism, looting, and arson targeting homes and businesses, and 25 cases of forced land and property seizures.
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The council's acting general secretary, Monindra Kumar Nath, delivered the keynote speech at the event attended by President Trio Dr Nim Chandra Bhowmik, Ushatan Talukder, Nirmol Rozario, and other senior members, including Bhikkhu Sunanda Priya, Professor Niranjan Karmakar, and Advocate Dipankar Ghosh.
