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Bangladesh: Attacks on members of the Hindu minority

Amnesty International

Type: INVESTIGATIVE_REPORT
Document: Not stated
Jurisdiction: Not stated
Published: 1 Oct 2001
Accessed: 8 Aug 2026
Verification: Reviewed

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Amnesty International documented attacks and discrimination against Hindu minorities after the October 2001 general election, including reported killings and property attacks.

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October 2001 election aftermath
Reported attacks on Hindu minorities
Reported killings and property attacks

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