Bangladesh’s Hindu community begins Durga Puja under tight security as temple attacks and political unrest spark renewed concerns over communal harmony.
India reiterated its call for free and inclusive polls in Bangladesh as Awami League voices warn of Islamist resurgence and democratic backsliding under the interim government.
In just 17 days of September, Bangladesh has recorded more than 100 killings. Dozens of bodies floating in rivers highlight a surge in brutal violence and political unrest.