Temples burnt, houses attacked: How Hindus have become soft targets in Bangladesh | Houses and business establishments of Hindus were attacked by mobs and their valuables were also looted in at least 27 districts.

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Houses, businesses of Hindus attacked in 27 districts

There have also been visuals of Muslim clerics guarding Hindu temples

Two Hindu councilors killed amid widespread violence

What started as a protest against a quota system for government jobs in Bangladesh has turned into widespread looting and rioting across the country, with the minority community, mainly Hindus, coming under attack. With Sheikh Hasina fleeing to India and an interim government still to be formed, videos of temples being set on fire and houses and businesses of Hindus being attacked have flooded social media.

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