Mourners attend the funeral of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi in Dhaka on December 20, 2025, after two days of violent protests over his killing. (Photo by Niamul RIFAT / AFP)
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Moneycontrol01-01-2026, 16:33

Bangladesh: Hindu Man Set Ablaze by Mob, Critical Amid Rising Violence

  • Khokon Das, 50, suffered severe injuries after a mob attacked and set him on fire in Bangladesh's Shariatpur district on December 31.
  • The incident highlights escalating violence against minorities, following recent attacks on Amrit Mondal and Dipu Chandra Das.
  • Dipu Chandra Das was brutally killed, hung, and set on fire in Mymensingh after false blasphemy allegations.
  • The attack occurred shortly after EAM S Jaishankar's visit to Dhaka, where he conveyed PM Modi's condolences.
  • India has consistently raised concerns about attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, especially since the interim government took power.

Why It Matters: Another Hindu man brutally attacked in Bangladesh, underscoring ongoing violence against minorities.

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