Dipu Chandra Das’s lynching, which shocked India and the world, should have been the last such act of brutality in Bangladesh. This has not been the case, with violence against minorities, principally Hindus, continuing unabated. There are whispers that other fatalities and acts of arson targeting minorities in Bangladesh continue under the radar. The additional challenge of untamed sectarian violence could further dent the nation’s image and its electoral contest. The consequences of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh transcend borders.

Source: The Telegraph January 08, 2026 02:21 UTC