Bangladesh, Jan. 20 -- Communal violence in Bangladesh has escalated sharply since the government of Sheikh Hasina was replaced by the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus. In recent weeks, Hindus have faced lynchings, mob killings, arson, and targeted assaults, sending shockwaves through the region and raising international concern.

Being Hindu in Bangladesh is no longer just a matter of faith — it is a vulnerability. Shopkeepers, labourers, and small business owners have been beaten or stabbed to death. Hindu homes have been torched. Families have fled quietly, often undocumented and largely unnoticed.

The government calls these isolated criminal acts. Human-rights groups see a clear pattern of targeted violence against ...