Bangladeshi students guarded Hindu homes and temples amid uptick in anti-Hindu violence

The claims made in the text are that Bangladeshi students guarded Hindu homes and temples amid an uptick in anti-Hindu violence. Recent reports confirm a significant rise in anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh following the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Verified sources such as The New York Times and Al Jazeera have reported on the violence targeting Hindu communities, including attacks on homes, businesses, and temples. Additionally, there are multiple reports confirming that students and other community members have indeed taken steps to protect Hindu homes and temples. For instance, Al Jazeera and Times of India have documented instances where students and local residents formed protective rings around religious sites to prevent further attacks. This collaborative effort by students and community members to safeguard Hindu properties amid the violence has been widely reported and corroborated by multiple sources.