Hindu Man Murdered, Auto Stolen in Bangladesh: Fear Grips Minority Community

• Samir Kumar Das, 28, was murdered on January 11 in Feni district, Bangladesh, and his CNG auto-rickshaw was stolen.
• Samir was the sole breadwinner for his elderly parents and younger siblings; his death has left his family in deep distress.
• The incident in Dagonbhuiyan has heightened fear and tension among the local Hindu community.
• While initial police investigations suggest robbery, local Hindu organizations believe identity-based violence against Hindus as 'soft targets' cannot be ruled out.
• No arrests have been made 24 hours after the incident, leading to public anger and raising questions about minority safety in Bangladesh.

Why It Matters: A Hindu man's murder and auto theft in Bangladesh sparks fear and raises concerns about minority safety.