Hindu Man Killed in Bangladesh Amid Rising Anti-Minority Violence; Family Alleges Poisoning

• Joy Mahapatro, a Hindu man, was killed in Sunamganj district, Bangladesh; his family alleges he was thrashed and poisoned.
• This incident follows other recent attacks, including the killing of Moni Chakraborty in Narsingdi and a Hindu businessman in Jessore.
• The surge in violence began on December 18, 2025, with the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das and subsequent attacks on Amrit Mondal and Khokon Chandra Das.
• These attacks occur as Bangladesh prepares for parliamentary elections after the 2024 uprising.
• India's MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed concern over the 'disturbing pattern' of attacks on minorities, urging swift and firm action.

Why It Matters: Another Hindu man was killed in Bangladesh, fueling concerns over escalating violence against minorities.