Bangladesh Elections 2026: Hindu Youth Brutally Murdered Before Voting

• Ratan, a 28-year-old Hindu youth, was found brutally murdered in a tea garden in Champra, Bangladesh, just before the 2026 elections.
• His body was discovered with hands and feet tied, and deep stab wounds, suggesting torture before death.
• Colleagues found Ratan's blood-soaked body in the tea gardens where he worked, prompting demands for justice.
• This murder adds to an alarming trend of violence against minorities in Bangladesh, with 15 Hindus killed in the past 3 months.
• Police have launched an investigation, while reports suggest these murders may be used as an electoral tactic.