Sixth Hindu killed in 18 days as minority trader stabbed in Bangladesh market
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Moneycontrol06-01-2026, 10:33

Hindu Trader Mani Chakraborty Murdered in Bangladesh; Sixth Attack in 3 Weeks

  • Hindu grocery trader Mani Chakraborty was murdered in Narsingdi, Bangladesh, by unidentified assailants using sharp weapons.
  • This marks the sixth murder of a Hindu minority member in Bangladesh in just 18 days, intensifying fear among the community.
  • Chakraborty, 40, known as Sarat Chakraborty Mani, was a well-known businessman with no known disputes or personal enmities.
  • The murder occurred on the same day journalist Rana Pratap Bairagi, another Hindu, was killed in Jessore.
  • Social activist Bappaditya Basu warns of the existential threat to Hindus in Bangladesh if such attacks persist.

Why It Matters: Sixth Hindu murder in Bangladesh in 18 days sparks fear and raises concerns about minority safety.

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