Between 1 December 2025 and 14 January 2026, Bangladesh witnessed a spate of serious crimes targeting members of the Hindu minority, including killings, mob lynchings, sexual violence, arson, vandalism, and arrests linked to alleged blasphemy.
Based on police reports and contemporaneous media coverage, the following is a chronological, factual account of 18 major incidents during this period. The cases span multiple districts and reflect a pattern of targeted violence, intimidation, and communal hostility, with investigations and judicial proceedings at various stages.
#1 Hindu Auto-Rickshaw Driver Samir Das Killed in Feni – 11 January 2026
On 11 January 2026, 28-year-old Samir Das, a Hindu auto-rickshaw driver, was found beaten and stabbed to death in a field in Jagatpur village under Daganbhuiyan upazila, Feni district. Police said his body bore multiple stab wounds, indicating a violent assault. After the killing, the perpetrators fled with his auto-rickshaw. Authorities recovered the body, sent it for post-mortem examination, and launched operations to identify suspects and recover the stolen vehicle. The case was registered as murder linked with robbery.
#2 Hindu Youth Mithun Sarkar Drowns While Fleeing Mob In Naugaon – 5 January 2026
On 5 January 2026, 25-year-old Mithun Sarkar drowned in a canal in Bhandarpur village, Mahadevpur upazila, after fleeing a mob that had accused him of theft. Eyewitnesses reported that Mithun was chased by local extremists and, in panic, jumped into the canal near Chakgauri Bazaar. Unable to swim, he cried for help while people stood by on the banks without intervening. Police later recovered his body.
#BREAKING: Yet Another Hindu Killed in Bangladesh. Minority Hindu Youth dies in Bangladesh by jumping into a canal after being chased by a mob. In Mahadebpur of Naogaon, a young man named Mithun Sarkar (25) died after drowning while being chased by locals on suspicion of theft. pic.twitter.com/leXEFgPvCf
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) January 6, 2026
#3 Hindu Grocery Shop Owner Mani Chakraborty Killed – 6 January 2026 – Narsingdi
On 6 January 2026, 40-year-old Mani Chakraborty, a Hindu grocery shop owner, was attacked with sharp weapons at Charsindur Bazar in Palash upazila, Narsingdi district. He was rushed to hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Police said the killing marked one of several fatal attacks on Hindus reported within weeks across Bangladesh. A case was registered, and investigations were initiated to identify those involved.
#4 Hindu Widow Assaulted and Gang-Raped in Kaliganj – 3 January 2026 – Jhenaidah
On 3 January 2026, a 40-year-old Hindu widow in Kaliganj, Jhenaidah district, was gang-raped and tortured by men identified as Shaheen and Hasan. According to police complaints, the attackers broke into her house, raped her, demanded money, and later dragged her outside, tied her to a tree, cut her hair, and filmed the abuse.
News coming in from #Jhenaidah district of #Bangladesh.
Islamists abducted and gang-raped a Hindu widow in Jhenaidah district.
Islamists also tortured her and cut her hair.
This is the horrific condition of the Hindu minorities of Bangladesh. pic.twitter.com/kAkwj1Plf6
— Hindu Voice (@HinduVoice_in) January 5, 2026
#5 Threats Against Hindu District Commissioner Annapurna Debnath – 5 January 2026 – Kurigram
On 5 January 2026, District Commissioner Annapurna Debnath faced threats and communal abuse after cancelling the nomination of a Jamaat-e-Islami candidate due to dual citizenship. Supporters of the party reportedly stormed her office, hurled slurs, and demanded her resignation, alleging religious bias. Police provided security after slogans were raised questioning her right to hold office. The administration termed the incident an attempt to intimidate a constitutional authority performing statutory duties.
#6 Hindu Editor Rana Pratap Bairagi Shot Dead – 5 January 2026 – Jessore
In January 2026, Hindu businessman and newspaper editor Rana Pratap Bairagi was shot dead in the Keshabpur area of Jessore. Police said he was lured from his workplace before being attacked, indicating a targeted killing. The assailants escaped after the shooting. A murder case was registered, and investigations were launched. Media organisations and minority groups expressed concern over the killing of a journalist belonging to a minority community.
#7 Hindu Businessman Khokan Das Attacked and Set on Fire – 31 December 2025 – Chandpur
On the night of 31 December 2025, Khokan Das, a 50-year-old Hindu businessman, was attacked by a mob while returning home after closing his medicine shop. Police reports stated that he was beaten, stabbed, doused with petrol, and set on fire near Keurbhanga Bazaar. Khokan jumped into a pond to extinguish the flames but sustained severe injuries. A case was registered, and police began searching for the attackers.
#8 Hindu Man Bajendra Biswas Shot Inside Factory – 29 December 2025 – Mymensingh
On 29 December 2025, Bajendra Biswas (42) was shot dead inside a garment factory in Bhaluka, Mymensingh district. Police said the accused fired a shotgun during a confrontation inside the factory premises. The suspect was arrested along with the weapon. Authorities registered the case as murder following a workplace dispute, though local reports noted Bajendra’s role in community protection efforts.
#9 Hindu Youth Joy Sarkar Arrested Over Social Media Post – 27 December 2025 – Faridpur
On 27 December 2025, police in Faridpur arrested 22-year-old Joy Sarkar after a complaint alleged blasphemy over his social media comment stating that Sanatan Dharma is the world’s oldest religion. Following public pressure and fears of unrest, police detained him and produced him before a court, which sent him to jail.
#10 Gobinda Biswas Assaulted for Wearing Sacred Thread – 26 December 2025 – Khulna Division
On 26 December 2025, Hindu rickshaw puller Gobinda Biswas was assaulted by a mob near the Jhenaidah Municipality Gate after being accused of espionage due to a sacred red thread on his wrist. Witnesses said rumours spread rapidly, leading to a crowd attacking him.
Gobinda Biswas—a rickshaw puller. A red thread on his wrist was enough for extremists to brand him an “RAW agent.” He kept saying he was just a rickshaw puller, but no one listened.
The young man from Jhenaidah was brutally assaulted and left critically injured—his survival… pic.twitter.com/9qvDNgl7FA— Sahidul Hasan Khokon (@SahidulKhokonbd) December 20, 2025
#11 Madhur Canteen Vandalised – 24 December 2025 – Dhaka
On 24 December 2025, Madhur Canteen at Dhaka University was vandalised by a man chanting slogans and damaging property. University authorities and police confirmed the incident after videos circulated online.
A Radical chanting Islamic slogans and quoting Kazi Nazrul Islam vandalised histotical Madhur Canteen in Dhaka 🇧🇩.
Madhur Canteen is not just a café. It is a living memory of the Language Movement, the Mass uprising, and the Liberation War.
Yunus is destroying Bangladesh pic.twitter.com/g1tIEeKx5j
— Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) December 24, 2025
#12 Hindu Youth Amrit Mandal Lynched – 24 December 2025 – Rajbari
On 24 December 2025, Amrit Mandal (29) was beaten to death by a mob in Rajbari district after being accused of extortion. Police said the mob assaulted him with sticks and rods, leading to fatal injuries. A murder case was registered, and investigations were initiated.
#13 Two Hindu Houses Burnt in Chittagong – 22 December 2025 – Chittagong
In the early hours of 22 December 2025, two Hindu houses in West Sultanpur village were set on fire. The families escaped, but property and livestock were destroyed. Police registered an arson case and began inquiries.
#14 Gobinda Biswas Assaulted Again in Jhenaidah – 20 December 2025 – Jhenaidah
On 20 December 2025, Gobinda Biswas was assaulted in Jhenaidah after rumours accused him of being an Indian agent due to a sacred thread. Police confirmed the assault and registered a case.
#15 House of Hindu Journalist Vandalised – 19 December 2025 – Dhaka
On 19 December 2025, the house of Hindu journalist Sushant Dasgupta was vandalised by a mob in Habiganj following protests linked to an unrelated incident.
Sushanta Dasgupta is a Bangladeshi investigative journalist based in London. He has written on the financial frauds of Yunus and the targetted attacks on Hindus. This is the price his family still in Bangladesh has to pay! https://t.co/LBvAot3ze6
— Deep Halder (@deepscribble) December 22, 2025
#16 Hindu Youth Dipu Chandra Das Lynched – 19 December 2025 – Mymensingh
On 19 December 2025, Dipu Chandra Das was lynched in Bhaluka after allegations of blasphemy. His body was later set on fire. Police opened a murder investigation.
#17 Freedom Fighter Jogesh Chandra Roy and Wife Killed – 6 December 2025 – Rangpur
On 6 December 2025, Jogesh Chandra Roy (75), a Liberation War veteran, and his wife were found murdered in their home in Rangpur district. Police registered a double murder case.
#18 Hindu Trader Utpal Sarkar Murdered – 5 December 2025 – Faridpur
On December 5, 2025, fish trader Utpal Sarkar was stabbed to death during a robbery near Kalitala Bridge, Faridpur. Police registered a homicide case and searched for the attackers.
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