The Documentary Podcast

Heart and Soul: The plight of Hindus in Bangladesh: Part one

Jan 3, 2025
The podcast dives into the harrowing plight of the Hindu minority in Bangladesh amid political turmoil. It features gripping accounts from two university students dedicated to documenting violence against their community. Heart-wrenching survivor stories reveal deep-seated trauma and the emotional scars left by attacks. The strained relationship with law enforcement highlights a pervasive mistrust, while personal narratives underscore the urgent call for awareness and justice in a climate of fear.
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ANECDOTE

Student Protests and Violence

  • Shukanto and Bonamali, two Hindu students, actively protested against the Bangladeshi government.
  • After the government fell, violence erupted, targeting Hindus, including Bonamali's politically uninvolved father.
INSIGHT

Media Misinformation

  • Initial media attention on the attacks waned after distorted reports emerged from far-right influencers.
  • Sensationalist Indian media coverage further muddied the waters, leading to global neglect of the real violence.
ANECDOTE

Burash Harodobi Attacks

  • In Burash Harodobi, a Hindu-majority village, 17 houses and 3 temples were burned down.
  • Sahar Zand visits the village with Shukanto and Bonamali, witnessing the devastation firsthand.
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