This painful truth demands attention. No life should be deemed insignificant. The struggles of the Hindu community in Bangladesh must be recognized, and their rights protected. Justice, equality, and humanity must transcend religion, race, and borders. Every life matters — and it’s time the world stands firm in ensuring that Hindu lives matter too.
]]>An elderly woman from the family mourned her son’s death and her granddaughter’s condition, saying, “How will we survive? They killed my son. They ruined my granddaughter’s life. Now who will look after us?”
According to the family, the 14-year-old girl, a seventh grader, had gone out for private tuition on the afternoon of March 4 from their home in Barguna Sadar. On her way back, a local troublemaker named Sijit Roy, along with a few others, gagged her and abducted her. The girl was raped and abandoned in the park near the District Commissioner’s office the following morning, March 5.
That night, the girl’s father (aged 37) filed a rape case at Barguna Sadar Police Station against Sijit Roy and another individual. The next day, locals caught the two suspects and handed them over to the police. The police arrested Sijit and released his friend on a bond.
Following this, the accused party began threatening the girl’s family to withdraw the case and remain silent about the incident. On March 11, the girl’s father went to work and went missing. Later that night, around 12:15 AM, his body was found in a bush near their home, located by the sound of his phone’s ringtone. The victim’s mother later filed a murder case at Barguna Sadar Police Station, naming five to six unidentified individuals as suspects. The police arrested four individuals, including the father of the prime suspect in the rape case, though one of them was later released.
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On 15th Junary 2025, at approximately 1 PM, the protest rally began near the Metro Station in Motijheel. Participants peacefully voiced their concerns and displayed banners advocating for inclusivity and recognition of Adibashi identity. However, the rally faced an unexpected and violent intervention.
Police forces and groups identified as fanatics launched an attack on the protesters. This unwarranted aggression escalated quickly, leaving several students injured.
Injured Individuals:
The following students sustained injuries during the attack:
Dhanjetra – Age: 28, Ananta Dhamai – Age: 35, Futonta Chakma – Age: 22, Ishaba Shuharat – Age: 32
Jual Mark – Age: 35, Shailly – Age: 27, Rangyoung Mow – Age: 27, Rupaiya Shastha Tanchanga – Age: 25, Donai Slow – Age: 25,
Among the injured, Rupaiya Shastha Tanchanga holds significant prominence as a member of the Students July Movement of Bangladesh and a key representative of the Adibashi Forum.
Various organizations, including the Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, Sanatan Jagaran Mancha, and the Research and Empowerment Organization, are actively protesting against the inhumane attack on Indigenous (Adibashi) students in Bangladesh.
- Participants and Beneficiaries:
- The program directly benefited 15 families, who are the main beneficiaries of the Sewing Machine Life Project.
- These families were carefully selected to ensure the support reaches those most in need within the community.
- Objective:
- The program was designed to foster sustainable development for women in Bangladesh by providing tools and opportunities for self-reliance and skill development.
Future Plans:
- In addition to distributing sewing machines, there is a strategic plan to establish a Sewing Machine and Computer Training Center in Manikganj. This initiative aims to:
- Provide professional training to deprived communities.
- Equip participants with modern skills that cater to the demands of the job market.
- Gradually transition the center into a community-run mini-garments factory to ensure ongoing employment opportunities.
Conclusion:
The Sewing Machine Life Project is a step forward in addressing the economic challenges faced by underprivileged women in Bangladesh. By providing them with resources and training, the initiative not only uplifts individual families but also contributes to the broader goal of community development and empowerment. The ongoing support of local leaders and community members is crucial for the sustained success of such programs.
