A video of the fire incident has emerged, showing people running around the house.
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News1816-01-2026, 07:32

Hindu Teacher's House Torched in Bangladesh Amid Rising Minority Attacks

  • Birendra Kumar Dey's (Jhunu sir) house in Gowainghat upazila, Sylhet, was set ablaze, escalating fears among minorities.
  • The incident follows a series of attacks on Hindu families, including arson in Pirojpur and Chittagong's Raozan.
  • Dipu Chandra Das was lynched and set on fire in Mymensingh over blasphemy allegations, triggering global protests.
  • Attacks are straining New Delhi-Dhaka ties, with India criticizing Bangladesh's interim government for downplaying communal violence.
  • Residents are demanding investigations and stronger protection for vulnerable communities.

Why It Matters: Attacks on Hindu minorities continue in Bangladesh, raising safety concerns and straining international relations.

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