(Slide 11) Motivations for Attacks Lack of justice against criminal activity - bribery and corruption is widespread; victims are too afraid to speak up against the criminals.Instead of protecting minorities, even dirty Government officials are abusing laws that give them power to cease Hindu property Religious Hindus are considered infidels (inhuman) by Muslim attackers; which give them the impression that it is acceptable to convert or kill non-muslims. Political — Hindus favour Awarni League's secular views, therefore, by intimidating Hindus, Awami League support is weakened. However, now even the Government is infiltrated with extremists who are against secularism. Financial — terrorising the minority community in the hope of driving Hindus away to become refugees elsewhere; the vacant land is ceased. (Slide 12) Women are Vulnerable The effects to women are:  Hindu women are targeted and victimised  They are forced to endure physical violence  They are brutally raped  Their husbands are murdered.  They face death themselves. (Slide 13) Conclusion Communities are leaving to become refugees, mostly in India. Attackers of all incidents of last two years have been known activists from all political parties, yet no effort to bring them to trial and seek justice. Government & opposition party support for minorities is not at a satisfactory level. Encourage the minorities not to leave Bangladesh - Bangladesh is as much their country. Encourage them to fight for their rights to live in peace. Promote harmony but harmony requires some form of justice. Western Governments have an obligation to:  encourage and levy secularism,  encourage media reporting of the truth,  demand justice from the Government of Bangladesh.