Bangladeshi Christians living in fear following elections

Bangladeshi Christians living in fear following elections

Christians in Bangladesh are increasingly becoming the targets of sectarian attacks, particularly in areas dominated by the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami.

Violence against minorities increased in Bangladesh after elections: Report

Dhaka, May 31, 2026 Christians in Bangladesh have been facing sectarian attacks, especially in regions where Jamaat-e-Islami has strong support. Open Doors UK and Ireland, which supports persecuted Christians, has reported that violence against minorities in Bangladesh which had already increased, has intensified following the election, a report said. In February, Bangladesh held its first elections after the ouster of former Prime Minister Shei…