Statement on Escalating Violence and Threats Against Religious Minorities in Bangladesh

Deep alarm and grave concern over the recent surge in mob violence, targeted attacks, and intimidation against religious minorities in Bangladesh during the past week. Reports from national and international media have documented brutal acts of violence, including the lynching and killing of a Hindu man in Mymensingh following allegations linked to blasphemy, as well as widespread threats, fear and insecurity affecting minority communities. These acts represent an egregious violation of the right to life, freedom of religion or belief and the most basic principles of human dignity and rule of law.