Bangladesh: Hindu Businessman Attacked, Set Ablaze; Wife Recounts Horror

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News18•02-01-2026, 06:03
Bangladesh: Hindu Businessman Attacked, Set Ablaze; Wife Recounts Horror
- •Hindu businessman Khokon Chandra Das brutally attacked with sharp weapons and set on fire with petrol in Bangladesh.
- •Khokon saved his life by jumping into a pond after being set ablaze; he is now in critical condition at Dhaka Medical College.
- •Wife Seema Das states they had no disputes, recognized two attackers, and expresses fear and uncertainty.
- •The incident highlights growing concerns over violence against minorities in Bangladesh, despite government denials.
- •India has expressed serious concern over continuous hostility against minorities in its neighboring country.
Why It Matters: Brutal attack on a Hindu businessman in Bangladesh sparks renewed concerns over minority safety.
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