Hindu grocery shop owner killed in Bangladesh
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News1806-01-2026, 07:41

Hindu Shop Owner Stabbed to Death in Bangladesh; Second Minority Attack in 24 Hours

  • Mani Chakraborty, a Hindu grocery shop owner, was fatally stabbed at Charsindur Bazar in Narsingdi, Bangladesh.
  • This marks the second fatal attack on a minority community member in Bangladesh within 24 hours.
  • Earlier the same evening, journalist Rana Pratap was shot dead in public in Jashore district.
  • Family and neighbours suggest Mani Chakraborty's killing was linked to his Hindu identity, amid rising violence.
  • These incidents add to a series of recent attacks on the Hindu community, including Dipu Chandra Das, Amrit Mondal, Bajendra Biswas, and Khokon Chandra Das.

Why It Matters: Two Hindus killed in Bangladesh within 24 hours, raising concerns about escalating violence against minorities.

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