Hindu Man Killed in Bangladesh Amid 'Jizya' Extortion Claims; Minority Fears Rise

• Hindu shopkeeper Sarat Chakraborty Mani was killed in Narsingdi, Bangladesh, following alleged 'Jizya' extortion threats.
• A minority rights body claims Mani was threatened to pay an illegal religious levy, with his wife's kidnapping threatened if police were informed.
• This marks the sixth murder of a Hindu individual in Bangladesh in 18 days, raising severe concerns about targeted violence against minorities.
• Another Hindu man, Rana Pratap Bairagi, was shot dead in Jessore on the same day as Mani's murder, highlighting escalating violence.
• Community leaders warn of a growing climate of fear and alleged "ethnic cleansing" for Hindus in Bangladesh.

Why It Matters: Hindu man killed in Bangladesh amid 'Jizya' extortion claims, sparking fears for minority safety.