Hindu youth beaten to Death in Bangladesh; Eighth killing in 25 days

Violence against the Hindu minority in Bangladesh continues to raise serious concerns after a 28-year-old Hindu youth was beaten to death in the Feni district. The victim, an auto-rickshaw driver, was reportedly killed during a robbery attempt.

Post Published By: Sona Saini

Updated : 13 January 2026, 8:56 AM IST

Bangladesh Sees Another Brutal Killing of Hindu Auto Driver

Dhaka: Concerns about the safety of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh continue to grow. Another Hindu youth was beaten to death in the Daganbhua area of ​​Feni district. The deceased has been identified as 28-year-old Samir Das, who supported his family by driving a battery-operated auto-rickshaw. This incident is reported to be the eighth murder against the Hindu community in the past 25 days.

Accused Robbed and Escaped

According to police, the attackers first brutally beat Samir Das and then killed him with the intention of robbing his auto-rickshaw. After the incident, the accused fled the scene with the auto-rickshaw. Police say robbery may be the primary motive for the murder, although other angles are also being investigated.

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Bloody Found Late at Night

Family members said that when Samir did not return home at the appointed time on Sunday night, their family became concerned. A search was launched and the police were later informed. Samir's bloodied body was found on the roadside near South Karimpur Muhuri Bari at around 2 am. Upon receiving information, police arrived at the scene, took possession of the body, and sent it for a post-mortem examination.

Murder committed under a conspiracy

Local police officials say that prima facie, this case appears to be a premeditated murder. The station in-charge stated that an FIR has been registered based on the family's complaint, and efforts are underway to identify the accused. CCTV cameras installed in the surrounding area are also being examined.

The incident occurred on evening of January 11th

According to police and local sources, Samir Kumar Das was murdered on the evening of January 11th. He was a resident of Ramanandpur village in the Daganbhua area and was the eldest son of his parents. Following the incident, tension and fear have gripped the entire area.

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Increasing violence against the Hindu community

This incident comes at a time when incidents of violence, threats, and insecurity against the Hindu community are being reported frequently in Bangladesh. Human rights organizations say that weak law and order and delayed justice are making minority communities feel insecure.

Demand for Action and Security

Local Hindu organizations have strongly condemned the murder and demanded the immediate arrest of the culprits. They are also urging the government to take concrete steps to protect minorities. Experts believe that if strict action is not taken in time, the situation could worsen.