Bangladesh: Hindu Businessman Dies After Brutal Attack; Fifth Minority Death Since Dec

• Khokon Chandra Das, 50, a Hindu businessman, died Saturday in Bangladesh after being brutally attacked, hacked, and set on fire three days prior.
• He was assaulted near Keurbhanga Bazar in Damudya, Shariatpur district, with attackers beating, hacking, and dousing him with petrol before setting him ablaze.
• This marks the fifth death of a Hindu person since December, prompting concerns from Kajol Debnath of Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council about radical groups.
• Debnath cited a "rise of a radical culture," highlighting other recent attacks including the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das and Amrit Mondal, and arson at homes.
• The incidents are part of a spate of violence targeting minorities and Sufi shrines, reflecting a major crisis in Bangladesh's political landscape.

Why It Matters: Hindu businessman's death underscores escalating violence against minorities in Bangladesh.