Bangladesh Erupts: Widespread Violence, Arson, Anti-India Protests After Hadi's Death

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News18•19-12-2025, 18:05
Bangladesh Erupts: Widespread Violence, Arson, Anti-India Protests After Hadi's Death
- •Widespread violence, arson, and protests erupted across Bangladesh following the death of independent candidate Usman Hadi.
- •Media offices (Prothom Alo, Daily Star) and political residences were attacked and set on fire in Dhaka and other cities.
- •Anti-India protests occurred in Chittagong, targeting Indian diplomatic missions; India closed visa centers and summoned the Bangladeshi envoy.
- •A Hindu youth, Deepu Chandra Das, was allegedly lynched and burned by a mob in Mymensingh.
- •Usman Hadi's body is arriving in Dhaka, leading to high alert and deployment of security forces; Yunus vows action against lynchers.
Why It Matters: Bangladesh faces severe post-election violence, arson, anti-India protests, and a lynching, raising security concerns.
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