A Vision for Pluralism & Protection
A Vision for Pluralism & Protection
"To build a democratic Bangladesh where all religious and ethnic minorities live free from fear, discrimination, and violence; where the State is neutral and accountable."
Equality & Neutrality
Full guarantee of equality before law. The State must not privilege or penalize based on religion.
Do No Harm
Security interventions guided by strict conflict-sensitivity and a victim-centered approach.
Accountability
Mandatory investigation and transparent reporting. An end to the culture of impunity.
Vulnerable Populations
While centered on religious minorities, this framework recognizes overlapping and intersectional vulnerabilities. Interact with the chart to explore specific groups.
Who is protected?
Click on the chart segments to see specific definitions and priority protection areas for different communities identified in the report.
Core Institutional Architecture
Three mutually reinforcing institutions form the backbone of national protection, ensuring legislative oversight, rapid justice, and specialized security.
Constitutional Commission (CCMP)
- Permanent, constitutionally mandated body.
- Drafts Minority Protection Act.
- Maintains national registry of communal incidents.
- Submits annual reports to Parliament.
Special Tribunal System
- Dedicated to Communal Violence cases.
- Fast-track procedures to prevent delay.
- Judges trained in human rights & minority protection.
- Includes victim/witness protection units.
Minority Protection Police (MPP)
- Specialized, community-centered unit.
- Recruits from minority communities.
- Mandatory body cameras during interventions.
- Community policing cells in high-risk districts.
The Six Pillars of Protection
A comprehensive strategy expanding from immediate crisis response to long-term social harmony. Explore the pillars below to see actionable measures.
Select a Pillar
Click on any segment of the chart on the left to explore the specific actions, reforms, and goals associated with that pillar of the protection framework.
Implementation Roadmap
A phased approach to systemic integration, from emergency stabilization to sustained monitoring.
- Deploy Rapid Response Units (RRUs).
- Pilot MPP units in 10 highest-risk districts.
- Launch national 24/7 helplines & identify safe shelters.
- Moratorium on forced evictions/land transfers in conflict areas.
- Enact the Minority Protection Act.
- Formally establish CCMP & Independent Oversight Board.
- Begin recruitment of MPP with minority representation.
- Launch nationwide interfaith campaigns.
- Scale MPP and tribunals to all divisions.
- Integrate modules into police/judicial training.
- Roll out land protection mechanisms nationwide.
- Commission independent international reviews (every 3-5 years).
- Institutionalize community feedback mechanisms.
- Embed protection indicators in SDG monitoring.