US issues travel advisory for Bangladesh amid unrest over youth leader’s death
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Bangladesh Unrest: 10 Arrested for Hindu Man's Lynching Amid Hadi Funeral Tensions

  • Bangladesh remains tense ahead of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi's funeral, whose killing sparked unrest and communal violence.
  • 10 people arrested in Mymensingh for the lynching and burning of Hindu factory worker Dipu Chandra Das over alleged blasphemy.
  • Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus vowed swift justice for Hadi's killing and appealed for calm, announcing a state mourning.
  • The unrest has strained India-Bangladesh relations, with public anger at India for hosting former PM Sheikh Hasina.
  • Both India and Bangladesh have summoned each other's envoys over security concerns and alleged "incendiary" statements.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh faces widespread unrest, communal violence, and diplomatic strain after a youth leader's killing.

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