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  2. Persecution of Buddhists - Wikipedia

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    The first persecution of Buddhists in India took place in the 2nd century BC by King Pushyamitra Shunga, although it has been continuously refuted by many historians on various reasons. [3] A non-contemporary Buddhist text states that Pushyamitra cruelly persecuted Buddhists.

  3. Chittagong Hill Tracts conflict - Wikipedia

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    The persecution of the indigenous tribes of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, including the Chakma, Marma, Tripura and others, who are mainly Buddhists, has been described as genocidal. [44] There are also accusations of Chakmas being forced to leave their religion, many of them children who have been abducted for this purpose.

  4. Buddhism in Bangladesh - Wikipedia

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    Buddhism is the third-largest religious affiliation and formed about 0.61% of the population of Bangladesh. [1] [2] It is said that Buddha once in his life came to this region of East Bengal to spread his teachings and he was successful in converting the local people to Buddhism, specially in the Chittagong division and later on Pala empire propagate and patronized Buddhist religion throughout ...

  5. Bengali Buddhists - Wikipedia

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    Bengali Buddhists (Bengali: বাঙালি বৌদ্ধ) are a religious subgroup of the Bengalis who adhere to or practice the religion of Buddhism. Bengali Buddhist people mainly live in Bangladesh and Indian states West Bengal and Tripura .

  6. 2024 Bangladesh anti-Hindu violence - Wikipedia

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    The Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council reported that from 4 August to 20 August, a total of 2,010 incidents (including 69 temples) of attacks on minorities took place across the country within this 16-day period. Among the incidents, homes of 157 families were attacked, looted, vandalised and set on fire while some of their businesses were ...

  7. 2012 Ramu violence - Wikipedia

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    The Bangladesh Army rebuilt and renovated these Buddhist temples and Bihars in 19 separate places incorporating the traditional designs of the renowned architects from the Buddhist community. [23] President of Bangladesh Abdul Hamid on 10 January 2014 visited several rebuilt Buddhist temples and centers at Ramu upazila of Cox's Bazar.

  8. Barua people - Wikipedia

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    Buddhist temple on Maheshkhali Island in Chittagong Division, Bangladesh. Barua (Bengali: বড়ুয়া, romanized: Boṛua; Rakhine: မရမာကြီး) is a Bengali-speaking Magh ethnic group [1] who lives in Chittagong Division in Bangladesh, West Bengal in India and Rakhine State in Myanmar, where they are known as the Maramagyi or Maramagri or particularly the Magh Barua. [2]

  9. Bangladesh genocide - Wikipedia

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    More than 60% of the Bengali refugees who fled to India were Hindus. [146] [147] It has been alleged that this widespread violence against Hindus was motivated by a policy to purge East Pakistan of what was seen as Hindu and Indian influences. [148] Buddhist temples and Buddhist monks were also attacked throughout the course of the year. [149] Lt.