(FILES) People take part in a protest march against the atrocities on religious minorities in Bangladesh, in Jammu on December 10, 2024.
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Moneycontrol08-12-2025, 21:19

Hindu freedom fighter, wife found with throats slit in Bangladesh's Rangpur.

  • A 75-year-old Hindu freedom fighter and his 60-year-old wife were found murdered with their throats slit in Rangpur, Bangladesh.
  • The victims, Jogesh Chandra Roy and Suborna Roy, were discovered in their home, raising concerns about minority safety.
  • India has repeatedly flagged concerns to Bangladesh regarding violence against minorities, citing 3,582 cases since 2021.
  • The incident occurred in Rangpur, a district recently highlighted by Human Rights Watch for mob vandalism against Hindu homes.
  • The double murder adds to a disturbing pattern of attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, despite international appeals.

Why It Matters: The murders underscore the continued vulnerability of minorities in Bangladesh.

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