Bangladesh’s recently concluded 13th parliamentary election has drawn attention for the absence of post-election violence against religious minorities, a recurring issue since 1991. Reports indicate that no major incidents or propaganda campaigns targeting minorities have surfaced this time, marking a significant departure from previous elections. The BNP-led alliance achieved a landslide victory, while Jamaat-e-Islami emerged as a strong opposition force.
In earlier elections, particularly under Sheikh Hasina’s rule, widespread attacks on minority homes, businesses, and temples were documented by rights groups. The 2014, 2018, and 2024 elections saw hundreds of violent incidents, including arson and assaults, often leaving minority communities in fear. Transparency International Bangladesh had warned before the latest election about potential risks of violence and religious influence, but those fears did not materialize.
Analysts cited the absence of the Awami League as a key factor behind the peaceful outcome, suggesting that previous propaganda and political exploitation of minority issues were absent this time. The election’s calm conduct has been described as unprecedented in the country’s electoral history.
আবু সুফিয়ান প্রকাশ : ১৭ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ১১: ১৮আপডেট : ১৭ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ১১: ২৭ আবু সুফিয়ান বাংলাদেশে সংসদ নির্বাচন ঘিরে ধর্মীয় সংখ্যালঘু সম্প্রদায়ের ওপর হামলা ও সহিংসতার অভিযোগ নতুন নয়। প্রতিবারই নির্বাচনের পর সংখ্যালঘুদের ওপর সহিংসতার নানা অভিয
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