Bangladesh: Hindu auto driver beaten to death amid rising attacks on minorities, say local media.
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Firstpost12-01-2026, 23:31

Hindu Auto Driver Beaten to Death in Bangladesh Amid Rising Minority Attacks

  • Samir Das, a 28-year-old Hindu auto-rickshaw driver, was beaten and stabbed to death in Daganbhuiyan, Chittagong.
  • Attackers stole his battery-operated auto-rickshaw, suggesting a pre-planned assault with country-made weapons.
  • This incident is part of a series of attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, including other killings and a gang-rape.
  • The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council expressed deep concern over escalating communal violence.
  • India has criticized Bangladesh for the treatment of minorities, with MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighting a disturbing pattern of attacks.

Why It Matters: A Hindu auto driver was killed in Bangladesh, highlighting escalating violence against minorities.

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