Hindu Man Dies Fleeing Mob in Bangladesh; 4th Such Case in a Week Amid Rising Violence

• Mithun Sarkar, 25, died in Bangladesh after jumping into a canal while fleeing a mob accusing him of theft.
• This is the fourth death of a Hindu man in a week, part of at least six killings since December.
• Other victims include Rana Pratap Bairagi (Jessore), Sarat Mani Chakraborty (Narsingdi), Khokon Chandra Das (Shariatpur), Amrit Mondal (Rajbari), and Dipu Chandra Das (Mymensingh).
• Attacks on minorities, including Hindus, Christians, and Buddhists, have continued under the interim Muhammad Yunus administration.
• External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed grave concern, citing over 2,900 incidents of violence.

Why It Matters: Rising violence against Hindus in Bangladesh sparks concern amid political instability and upcoming elections.