Attacks on minorities persist in Bangladesh ahead of the February 12, 2026 election, with Hindu trader Susen Chandra Das hacked to death inside his shop.



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A Hindu man died in Bangladesh after he jumped into a canal in a bid to escape a mob chasing him, police said on Wednesday. The incident took place in the Mahadebpur area of Naogaon district in Bangladesh, which has witnessed a surge in attacks on Hindus since the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi in December 2024. The deceased Hindu man was identified as Mithun Sarkar, said Mohammad Tariqul Islam, a senior police official in Naogaon.&nbsp;Under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, there has been a sharp rise in violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh, which is preparing for its first parliamentary elections since the 2024 uprising that toppled the Sheikh Hasina government. The targeted violence has triggering widespread outrage among citizens and drawn condemnation from several international human rights organisations&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-melania-hates-it-maduro-copies-it-trump-s-bizarre-claim-on-his-dance-moves-after-venezuela-operation-1767780363208">‘Melania hates it, Maduro copies it’: Trump’s bizarre claim on his dance moves after Venezuela operation</a>&nbsp;Mohadevpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Shahidul Islam confirmed the incident and said that preliminary information suggested the young man had jumped into the canal while being chased by a mob. He added that the body was recovered with the assistance of the fire service and that the matter is being investigated thoroughly. Further legal action will be taken after the autopsy, he said.&nbsp;This is the latest incident in a series of attacks targeting Hindus in Bangladesh and comes close on the heels of the murder of a 40-year-old Sarat Mani Chakraborty, a Hindu grocery shop owner in Narsingdi city, who was reportedly attacked with sharp weapons at around 10 pm on Monday.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-sends-submarine-to-shadow-oil-tanker-chased-by-us-near-venezuela-watch-1767779992738">Russia sends submarine to shadow oil tanker chased by US near Venezuela | Watch</a>&nbsp;Another 45-year-old factory owner was shot dead in the Jashore district. Rana Pratap, who was also the editor of a newspaper, was shot in the head by a group of men, who also slit his throat.&nbsp;Earlier, on January 3, Khokon Chandra Das (50) died after he was brutally attacked, hacked, and set on fire.&nbsp;The first attack following Hadi’s death occurred on December 18, when a Hindu man, Dipu Chandra Das, was lynched by a mob after rumours of blasphemy spread. His body was reportedly tied to a tree and set on fire. Subsequent investigations later found the blasphemy allegations to be untrue.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-thank-you-for-the-opportunity-brown-university-shooter-mentions-trump-in-chilling-video-confession-1767766795477">‘Thank you for the opportunity’: Brown University shooter mentions Trump in chilling video confession</a>&nbsp;India has been expressing concerns over attacks on minorities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh.&nbsp;&nbsp;As of the 2022 census, approximately 13.13 million Hindus reside in Bangladesh, constituting about 7.95 per cent of the total population.

Under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, there has been a sharp rise in violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh, which is preparing for its first parliamentary elections since the 2024 uprising that toppled the Sheikh Hasina government. 

A Hindu man died in Bangladesh after he jumped into a canal in a bid to escape a mob chasing him, police said on Wednesday. The incident took place in the Mahadebpur area of Naogaon district in Bangladesh, which has witnessed a surge in attacks on Hindus since the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi in December 2024. The deceased Hindu man was identified as Mithun Sarkar, said Mohammad Tariqul Islam, a senior police official in Naogaon. Under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, there has been a sharp rise in violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh, which is preparing for its first parliamentary elections since the 2024 uprising that toppled the Sheikh Hasina government. The targeted violence has triggering widespread outrage among citizens and drawn condemnation from several international human rights organisations Also Read: ‘Melania hates it, Maduro copies it’: Trump’s bizarre claim on his dance moves after Venezuela operation Mohadevpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Shahidul Islam confirmed the incident and said that preliminary information suggested the young man had jumped into the canal while being chased by a mob. He added that the body was recovered with the assistance of the fire service and that the matter is being investigated thoroughly. Further legal action will be taken after the autopsy, he said. This is the latest incident in a series of attacks targeting Hindus in Bangladesh and comes close on the heels of the murder of a 40-year-old Sarat Mani Chakraborty, a Hindu grocery shop owner in Narsingdi city, who was reportedly attacked with sharp weapons at around 10 pm on Monday. Also Read: Russia sends submarine to shadow oil tanker chased by US near Venezuela | Watch Another 45-year-old factory owner was shot dead in the Jashore district. Rana Pratap, who was also the editor of a newspaper, was shot in the head by a group of men, who also slit his throat. Earlier, on January 3, Khokon Chandra Das (50) died after he was brutally attacked, hacked, and set on fire. The first attack following Hadi’s death occurred on December 18, when a Hindu man, Dipu Chandra Das, was lynched by a mob after rumours of blasphemy spread. His body was reportedly tied to a tree and set on fire. Subsequent investigations later found the blasphemy allegations to be untrue. Also Read: ‘Thank you for the opportunity’: Brown University shooter mentions Trump in chilling video confession India has been expressing concerns over attacks on minorities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh. As of the 2022 census, approximately 13.13 million Hindus reside in Bangladesh, constituting about 7.95 per cent of the total population.

Under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, there has been a sharp rise in violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh, which is preparing for its first parliamentary elections since the 2024 uprising that toppled the Sheikh Hasina government.&nbsp;

Hindu man dies after jumping into canal as mob chases him in Bangladesh

Two Hindu men were killed amid violence in Bangladesh within 24 hours, marking six Hindu deaths in 18 days in the country as unrest spreads. Moni Chakraborty was reportedly attacked in the Narsingdi district around 10 pm on Monday (Jan 5). Hours earlier, a 45-year-old Hindu factory owner and acting editor of a newspaper, Rana Pratap Bairagi, was shot dead in the Jashore district.Moni Chakraborty was reportedly hit with sharp weapons and later died of his injuries. While Rana Pratap was attacked by a group of men, who shot him in the head and slit his throat. Reports claimed he multiple cases filed against him.Son of a school teacher from the neighbouring Keshabpur sub-district, Rana Pratap had been running an ice factory in Kopalia Bazar for two years. Reportedly, some men called him out of the factory on Monday evening, leading him to an alley, where they shot him. Rana Pratap was also the acting editor of Narail-based daily BD Khobor.NDTV reported, citing a local resident, that assailants arrived on a motorcycle and had an argument with him. They fired several rounds at his head and fled the scene. Police said that Rana Pratap was shot three times in the head. Seven bullet casings were found beside his body. The murder is under investigation, said police.Monday’s killing marked the recent violent incidents against minorities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh. On Saturday (Jan 3), a Hindu woman was brutally raped by two men in Jhenaidah district. The perpetrators also demanded money, tied her to a tree, cut off her hair and recorded the act, videos of which circulated on social media. She was later taken to the hospital by local residents.Earlier, Khokon Chandra Das, 50, was attacked and set on fire. He later died in the hospital on Saturday. While another Hindu man, Bajendra Biswas, was shot dead in Mymensingh on December 29. Two more Hindu men were lynched by a mob last month.

Hours earlier, a 45-year-old Hindu factory owner and acting editor of a newspaper, Rana Pratap Bairagi, was shot dead in the Jashore district.

Two Hindu men were killed amid violence in Bangladesh within 24 hours, marking six Hindu deaths in 18 days in the country as unrest spreads. Moni Chakraborty was reportedly attacked in the Narsingdi district around 10 pm on Monday (Jan 5). Hours earlier, a 45-year-old Hindu factory owner and acting editor of a newspaper, Rana Pratap Bairagi, was shot dead in the Jashore district. Moni Chakraborty was reportedly hit with sharp weapons and later died of his injuries. While Rana Pratap was attacked by a group of men, who shot him in the head and slit his throat. Reports claimed he multiple cases filed against him. Son of a school teacher from the neighbouring Keshabpur sub-district, Rana Pratap had been running an ice factory in Kopalia Bazar for two years. Reportedly, some men called him out of the factory on Monday evening, leading him to an alley, where they shot him. Rana Pratap was also the acting editor of Narail-based daily BD Khobor. NDTV reported, citing a local resident, that assailants arrived on a motorcycle and had an argument with him. They fired several rounds at his head and fled the scene. Police said that Rana Pratap was shot three times in the head. Seven bullet casings were found beside his body. The murder is under investigation, said police. Monday’s killing marked the recent violent incidents against minorities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh. On Saturday (Jan 3), a Hindu woman was brutally raped by two men in Jhenaidah district. The perpetrators also demanded money, tied her to a tree, cut off her hair and recorded the act, videos of which circulated on social media. She was later taken to the hospital by local residents. Earlier, Khokon Chandra Das, 50, was attacked and set on fire. He later died in the hospital on Saturday. While another Hindu man, Bajendra Biswas, was shot dead in Mymensingh on December 29. Two more Hindu men were lynched by a mob last month.

Hours earlier, a 45-year-old Hindu factory owner and acting editor of a newspaper, Rana Pratap Bairagi, was shot dead in the Jashore district.

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Breaking: Attacks on Minorities Continue in Bangladesh, Chandra Dad Killed Inside His Shop

Hindu man dies after jumping into canal as mob chases him in Bangladesh

Bangladesh violence: Two Hindu men killed in 24 hours amid growing unrest