
About Us
The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council (BHBCUC) is a non-profit organization established in 1988 to protect the human rights of religious minorities in Bangladesh. Founded by Chitta Ranjan Dutta, the organization advocates for equal rights for all citizens and works with NGOs and governments to achieve its goals.
It remains a significant voice for religious minorities in Bangladesh, with international chapters in North America and Europe. The organization continues to call for government action to protect minority rights and end discrimination.
We consistently speak out against discrimination, violence, and human rights violations targeting religious minorities through press releases, statements, and public rallies. We monitor incidents of violence and discrimination against religious minorities and reports these to relevant authorities and the public.
Learn more about our organizationOur Mission
The key mission of the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council is to protect the human rights of religious minorities in Bangladesh and to advocate for the restoration of equal rights for all citizens of the nation, irrespective of their religious affiliation.
- ✓Combating Discrimination and Violence
- ✓Advocacy for Legal and Policy Reforms
- ✓Raising Awareness among General Public
- ✓Promoting Interfaith Harmony
- ✓Empowerment and Community Support
Our Vision
Our vision is a Bangladesh where the constitutional guarantees of equality and religious freedom are a lived reality for all its people.
- ✓A Bangladesh Free from Discrimination
- ✓Restoration of Secular Principles
- ✓Guaranteed Human Rights for Minorities
- ✓Communal Harmony and Peaceful Coexistence
- ✓Justice and Redress for Past Injustices
- ✓Empowered and Secure Minority Communities
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ছয় মাসে ৮২৪ সংখ্যালঘু নির্যাতনের ঘটনা: স্বাধীন জুডিশিয়াল কমিশন ও ট্রানজিশনাল জাস্টিসের দাবি
বাংলাদেশে চলতি বছরের প্রথম ছয় মাসে ধর্মীয় ও জাতিগত সংখ্যালঘুদের ওপর ৮২৪টি নির্যাতন ও সহিংসতার ঘটনা নথিভুক্ত হয়েছে বলে দাবি করেছে আন্তর্জাতিক মানবাধিকার সংস্থা হিউম্যান রাইটস কংগ্রেস ফর বাংলাদেশ মাইনোরিটিজ, বা এইচআরসিবিএম। সংস্থাটি বলছে, এসব ঘটনা দেশের ৬৪ জেলার মধ্যে ৬৩টি জেলা এবং আটটি বিভাগজুড়ে ঘটেছে। একই সঙ্গে তারা একটি স্বাধীন জুডিশিয়াল কমিশন গঠন এবং ট্রানজিশনাল জাস্টিস বাস্তবায়নের দাবি জানিয়েছে।
‘We want peace’ - How Bangladeshi Hindus are seeing the upcoming elections l BBC News
In August 2024, the government of former Bangladesh Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, was ousted from power after a mass student movement. Hasina fled to India and has been living in exile since. This has led to tensions between India and Bangladesh. There's another issue that has added to these tensions- reports of atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is now gearing up for its parliamentary election on 12 February- its first since Hasina was overthrown.
১ বছরে সাম্প্রদায়িক সহিংসতার ৫২২টি ঘটনা ঘটেছে: হিন্দু বৌদ্ধ খ্রিস্টান ঐক্য পরিষদ
১ বছরে সাম্প্রদায়িক সহিংসতার ৫২২টি ঘটনা ঘটেছে: হিন্দু বৌদ্ধ খ্রিস্টান ঐক্য পরিষদের দাবি
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Puja Udjapan Parishad reports 34 idol vandalism, temple attack incidents ahead of Durga Puja
[The Daily Star] Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad has reported 34 incidents of idol vandalism, attacks on temples and related violence ahead of Durga Puja, saying arrests have been made in 11 of the cases.
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Bangladesh minority group calls Durga Puja celebrations under heavy security by police, drones and political leaders “saddening and unfortunate”
[ANI News] The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council (BHBCUC), in a statement, has described the arrangements for Sharadiya Durga Puja celebrations across the country under tight security provided by police, drones, and political party leaders and activists as “saddening and unfortunate.”
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The Unity Council proposes Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity as state religions alongside Islam
[The Daily Star] Bangladesh Hindu Bouddha Christian Oikya Parishad has recommended retaining the four fundamental principles of the state in the Constitution and including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity alongside Islam as state religions.
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