In Gowainghat upazila of Sylhet district, a Hindu home belonging to school teacher Birendra Kumar Dey was set on fire, causing fear among the family and neighbors. A video of the attack, widely shared on social media, depicted the house engulfed in flames as family members struggled to escape. Reports indicated that Islamist groups were behind the arson, marking another incident of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.
Another distressing event occurred in Daganbhuiyan upazila of Feni district, where a 27-year-old Hindu auto-rickshaw driver named Samir Das was brutally killed. His body was found in a crop field in Jagatpur village, leading to shock and grief among locals. The discovery of Samir’s frozen body triggered an investigation by the police, highlighting the alarming trend of violence targeting Hindu communities in the country.
The attack on Birendra Kumar Dey’s home and the tragic death of Samir Das are part of a series of incidents that have raised concerns about the safety of minorities in Bangladesh. The escalating violence against Hindus has drawn international attention, with India expressing deep concerns and urging decisive action to address communal violence in the neighboring country.
