Bangladesh

Bangladesh has experienced an upsurge in radical Islam in recent years. Pressure on religious minorities is increasing, and violent attacks are a common occurrence.

CSI priorities:

Interdenominational workshops for training pastors and lay people in human rights
Legal support for victims of religious discrimination
Help for persecuted Christians to set up small businesses
Emergency disaster relief

News – Bangladesh

Blasphemy victim Tobibul Islam

Bangladesh: Christian convert jailed over blasphemy allegations

Tobibul lslam, 39, a convert to Christianity, is seen by his Muslim neighbors as a sinner and a threat to the local community. On November 9, members of the community attacked Tobibul and his wife. A week later the police arrested and jailed Tobibul after a neighbor accused him of blasphemy. CSI is providing legal assistance to the family.

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