Understanding the Historical Context: Challenges and Pathways for Bangladesh’s Hindu Minority
Bangladesh was part of Bharat (India), they divided in 1947 and became part of East Pakistan. Before becoming East Pakistan was part of Bengal but during British India Bengal was divided into two parts east Bengal and West Bengal. Muslim majority was in east Bengal that's why the two parts of Bengal.
After Independence East Bengal became East Pakistan. Even in East Pakistan was majority was Muslim but they spoke Bangla and Pakistan was forcing them to speak Urdu. They had conflict riots and the Pakistan army tortured the Bengali people lot of Bangladeshi left East Pakistan and came to India. During that time Indira Gandhi was PM of India. There was pressure built by the people of India because a lot of Bangladeshi came as refugees in India.
In 1971, India attacked Pakistan to save the life of a Bangladeshi. Over 93000 Pakistani army surrendered themselves to the Indian army. After World War II its largest surrendered.
Ancient time Bengal, is rich in Santana cultural and historical significance, has Durga and Kali is mainly worshipping in Bengal Kali Mandir, is popular even Tantra vidya was very popular. But the current situation of the Hindu condition is very bad.
During 1941, the Hindu population was about 28%, the Hindu population about 13%, current Hindu population about 8%. In the 13th century, Muhammad Khiji was the first Muslim to rule in Bengal and played a vital role in influencing Islam.
Mother Teresa’s role in Bengal
In 1929, Mother Teresa’s first time she visited Bengal by ship from Ireland. She lived in Bengal and helped poor people in Bengal.
Myanmar armed group attacked Bangladesh border
As per Current news, the Myanmar armed groups claim they have control Bangladesh border Bangladesh army has left the border.