Hindu Businessman Attacked, Set Ablaze in Bangladesh; Critical Condition

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News18•01-01-2026, 17:47
Hindu Businessman Attacked, Set Ablaze in Bangladesh; Critical Condition
- •Khokon Chandra Das, a 50-year-old Hindu businessman, was brutally attacked and set on fire in Shariatpur, Bangladesh.
- •Miscreants stabbed Khokon, poured petrol on him, and ignited him while he was returning home from his shop.
- •The incident occurred Wednesday night in the Damudya area; Khokon jumped into a pond to extinguish the flames.
- •He is currently in critical condition at the hospital, battling severe injuries.
- •Police are investigating the attack, which is part of a series of incidents targeting Hindus in Bangladesh.
Why It Matters: A Hindu businessman was brutally attacked and set on fire in Bangladesh, highlighting ongoing violence against the community.
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