A worrying rise in targeted killings and mob lynchings has shaken bangladesh’s hindu minority, with fresh incidents reported in the first week of 2026. This is the seventh hindu death in bangladesh in unrest that began on. Joy mahapatro's death in sunamganj highlights rising attacks on bangladesh's hindu community, with india urging swift action to protect minorities.
Bangladesh has been rocked by arson and crude bomb attacks over the past two days ahead of a crucial verdict against deposed prime minister sheikh hasina on november.