Bangladesh

Christians, Other Religious Minority Groups Protest the Establishment of Islam as Bangladesh's State Religion

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Bangladesh flag, Religious minorities protest the establishment of Islam as the official religion of Bangladesh

Christians and other religious minority groups participated in the annual "Black Day" protest against the 1988 constitutional amendments that establish Islam as Bangladesh's official state religion.

Bangladesh: Thousands of Muslims Converting to Christianity Despite Persecution

Thursday, July 21, 2016

Despite persecution, more and more Muslims are converting to Christianity in Bangladesh, a Muslim-dominated country.

Bangladesh: 2,000 Christians Pray for Peace amidst Turmoil

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Christians in Bangladesh have come together for an ecumenical prayer service to pray for peace in a country beset by extremist violence.

Bangladesh’s Deadly Attacks Terrify its Religious Minorities

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

The killings of two Hindus, one Christian and the wife of an anti-terror official in Muslim-majority Bangladesh last week have left members of minority religious communities afraid for their lives.

Bangladesh: over 5,000 Arrested to Protect Christians from Persecution

Monday, June 13, 2016

More than 5,000 people were arrested in Bangladesh over the weekend in connection with Islamic terror.

Bangladeshi Law Student Attacked with Machetes and Shot for Speaking out against Islam

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Islamist militants are suspected of hacking to death a blogger and Bangladeshi law student this week.

Bangladesh Considers Abandoning Official State Religion of Islam after Violence Escalates

Thursday, March 24, 2016

The country of Bangladesh will hear petitions this weekend in favor of designating the country as a secular state rather than an Islamic one.

ISIS Kills Christian Man in Bangladesh, Says it is a 'Lesson to Others'

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

ISIS has claimed responsibility for stabbing a Christian man to death in Bangladesh.

Bangladeshi Christians Accused of Witchcraft are Nearly Burned Alive

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Four Christian families narrowly escaped being burned alive in their Bangladesh homes after being accused of witchcraft.

Pastor Attacked in Bangladesh by Muslims Who Claimed to be Interested in His Faith

Friday, October 9, 2015

A Bangladeshi pastor has been attacked by Muslim extremists who claimed they wanted to hear about his faith.