Muslims make up 90% of the population of Bangladesh; Hindus comprise 8.5%, Buddhists 0.6%, and Christians only 0.4%.

“Christians attacked in village in Bangladesh,” by Nirmala Carvalho, Crux, December 27, 2024:

MUMBAI, India – At least 17 houses belonging to the Christian Tripura community were allegedly set ablaze on Christmas Eve night in Bandarban in Bangladesh.

The arson attack left the residents, who were away in a nearby village for prayers and Christmas celebrations, homeless and devastated, according to the Daily Star.

According to victims, the attackers targeted a new district, where the community had rebuilt their homes after being displaced several years ago.

Locals reported that 17 out of 19 houses in the village were completely gutted, leaving little to salvage.

“It is true that at Lama area, Chattogram Hilltracks, about 25 houses were burnt on December 25 morning while the Christians went to the other village for Christmas service,” said Archbishop Bejoy D’Cruze of Dhaka.

“We strongly condemn these heinous activities. It is against the vulnerable indigenous Christians,” he told Crux.

“We demand proper investigation and bring the culprits under the law. Protection should be given immediately, and damage should be covered by the government,” the archbishop said….