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Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh live in fear as elections approach

Bangladesh's minority communities, including Hindus and Christians, are living in fear ahead of the country's upcoming national elections due to concerns over rising communal tensions and persecution. The upcoming polls have become a 'final test' for minorities like Sukumar Pramanik, a Hindu teacher who fears his life could be at stake.

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