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A Hindu man was lynched in Bangladesh’s Rajbari district over alleged extortion, days after another minority killing. The interim government condemned the incident, saying it was not communal and promised strict legal action.

Another Hindu man lynched in Bangladesh over alleged extortion, government denies communal angle

A Hindu man was lynched in Bangladesh&rsquo;s Rajbari district over alleged extortion, days after another minority killing. The interim government condemned the incident, saying it was not communal and promised strict legal action.

A Hindu man was lynched in Bangladesh over alleged extortion, media reports said on Thursday, days after another man from the minority religion was lynched in the country.
The incident took place on Wednesday in Rajbari town's Pangsha upazila, The Daily Star newspaper quoted police as saying. The deceased, identified as Amrit Mondal, had allegedly formed a criminal gang and was involved in extortion and other criminal activities.
The interim government led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus "strongly condemned" the killing while asserting that it was not a communal attack.
On the day of the incident, Mondal was beaten up by locals when he, along with his group members, tried to extort money from a resident's house, the report said.
Upon receiving information about the incident, police rushed to the spot and rescued Mondal in a critical condition. He was taken to a hospital where doctors declared him dead around 2:00 am, Assistant Superintendent of Police (Pangsha Circle) Debrata Sarkar said, according to the report.
Mondal's body was sent to Rajbari Sadar Hospital morgue for an autopsy, Sarkar said. Most of his associates fled after the incident, but police arrested one man and recovered firearms from his possession.
According to the police, Mondal had at least two cases filed against him, including a murder case.
Condemning the killing, the interim government said in a statement that it "does not support any kind of illegal activities, mass beatings or violence,&rdquo; the state-run BSS news agency reported.
In a statement, the government said that the incident was not a communal attack but one stemming from a violent situation arising from extortion and terrorist activities. Legal action will be taken against everyone directly or indirectly involved in the incident, it said.
The incident comes a week after another Hindu man, Dipu Das, was lynched and his body set on fire over blasphemy allegations in Mymensingh. Police and other law enforcement agencies have made 12 arrests in the case so far.
Das&rsquo; killing sparked widespread protests by factory workers, students and rights groups in Dhaka and elsewhere in Bangladesh, and India expressed its concerns as well.
The interim government has said it would take care of Das' minor child, as well as his wife and parents.
The Hindu population in Bangladesh has been affected by a series of incidents against minority communities in the country after the ouster of then-prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August last year.

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman landed in Dhaka on Thursday after more than 17 years in self-exile, amid political unrest and ahead of Bangladesh’s February general elections.

Tarique Rahman Returns to Dhaka Amid Political Turmoil

Tarique Rahman Returns Amid Bangladesh Turmoil

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman landed in Dhaka on Thursday after more than 17 years in self-exile, amid political unrest and ahead of Bangladesh&rsquo;s February general elections.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman landed in Dhaka on Thursday, ending more than 17 years of self-exile in the UK.
Rahman&rsquo;s return comes amid a fresh wave of unrest and political instability that has been gripping the country following the killing of prominent youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, who played a key role in the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
The BNP Standing Committee members received him at the airport. He was accompanied by wife Zubaida Rahman and daughter Zaima Rahman.
Rahman, the 60-year-old son of ailing former premier Khaleda Zia, has emerged as a leading contender for prime minister in the upcoming February general elections.
BNP emerged as the forerunner in the changed political landscape after toppling of Sheikh Hasina&rsquo;s Awami League government in a student-led violent movement dubbed the July Uprising on August 5, 2024.
The party's partner during its 2001-2006 tenure in power, Jamaat-e-Islami and its Islamist allies, now appeared as BNP&rsquo;s main rival as the interim government disbanded Awami League under the country&rsquo;s tough Anti-Terrorism Act through an executive order.
Rahman&rsquo;s return to Bangladesh also assumes significance as Jamaat has been trying to expand influence in Bangladesh's fractured political landscape.
BNP announced Rahman&rsquo;s return on December 12, sparking speculations as in a Facebook post on November 29, Rahman said, &ldquo;like any child,&rdquo; he longs to be near his critically ill mother at her &ldquo;moment of crisis&rdquo;.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman returned to Dhaka on Thursday after 17 years in self-exile in the UK, ending a long wait for party leaders and activists ahead of February general elections.

Tarique Rahman Ends 17-Year Exile, Returns to Dhaka with Political Aspirations

BNP's Tarique Rahman's Return: A New Political Era

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman returned to Dhaka on Thursday after 17 years in self-exile in the UK, ending a long wait for party leaders and activists ahead of February general elections.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman is scheduled to land in Dhaka on Thursday, ending more than 17 years of self-exile in the UK.
Rahman, the 60-year-old son of ailing former premier Khaleda Zia, has emerged as a leading contender for prime minister in the upcoming February general elections.
Rahman, the Acting Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and heir to the influential Zia family, is set to return home on Thursday. After 17 years in exile, Rahman has left London for Bangladesh, returning home with his family and ending a long wait for the BNP leaders and activists, BDnews24 reported.
Rahman boarded a Biman Bangladesh flight at 12:15 am Bangladesh time on Thursday with his wife Zubaida Rahman, and daughter Zaima Rahman, the report added.
The flight carrying Rahman has landed at Sylhet Osmani Airport at 9:59 am on Thursday. From here it will be reaching Dhaka's Shahjalal International Airport at 11:20 am, the Dhaka Tribune reported. Hafiz Ahmed, director of Sylhet Osmani Airport, confirmed the information to Dhaka Tribune.
After landing, Rahman, on his official Facebook account, posted a photo of himself with a caption: &ldquo;Back in Bangladesh skies after 6,314 days!&rdquo; Leaders and activists of the UK unit of the BNP accompanied him to the airport and saw him off up to the security cordon.
"This will be a defining political moment,&rdquo; BNP spokesman Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said while referring to the return of Rahman, who is the elder son of Zia.
The BNP has made extensive preparations to welcome its acting chairman. Party Standing Committee members are set to receive him at the airport, followed by a reception programme.
After arrival, Rahman will travel by road to Evercare Hospital. On the way, he will attend a brief reception arranged by the party, the report added.
Rahman&rsquo;s return comes as the BNP emerged as the forerunner in the changed political landscape after toppling of the then prime minister Sheikh Hasina&rsquo;s Awami League government in a student-led violent movement dubbed the July Uprising on August 5, 2024.
The party's partner during its 2001-2006 tenure in power, Jamaat-e-Islami and its Islamist allies, now appeared as BNP&rsquo;s main rival as the interim government disbanded Awami League under the country&rsquo;s tough Anti-Terrorism Act through an executive order.
BNP announced Rahman&rsquo;s return on December 12, sparking speculations as in a Facebook post on November 29, Rahman said, &ldquo;like any child,&rdquo; he longs to be near his critically ill mother at her &ldquo;moment of crisis.&rdquo;

Bangladesh interim government aims to improve ties with India, separating economic interests from political rhetoric, approving 50,000 tonnes of rice import to benefit trade and diplomacy.

Yunus is working to improve ties with India, says Bangladesh's finance adviser

Bangladesh interim government aims to improve ties with India, separating economic interests from political rhetoric, approving 50,000 tonnes of rice import to benefit trade and diplomacy.

Bangladesh interim government's finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has taken steps to ease strained ties with New Delhi while his administration was working to develop economic relations with India by separating economic interests from "political rhetoric."
"The chief adviser is working to improve diplomatic relations with India, and he himself has also been speaking to various stakeholders on the issue," he told reporters after a meeting of the Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase at his office.
Asked if Yunus directly spoke to India, Ahmed said the chief adviser "has not" but he did speak to those associated with the matter.
"Our trade policy is not driven by political considerations. If importing rice from India is cheaper than sourcing it from Vietnam or elsewhere, then it makes economic sense to buy the staple from India," he said.
The adviser, an economist, however, expressed optimism that bilateral relations would not decline further. Ahmed said Bangladesh on Tuesday approved a proposal to purchase 50,000 tonnes of rice from India, "as a means to seek good relations."
He said importing this rice would benefit Bangladesh, as sourcing rice from Vietnam, a major alternative, instead of India, would cost BDT 10 (USD 0.082) more per kilogram.
Ahmed's comments came as diplomatic analysts said the Dhaka-New Delhi relation was now at its lowest ebb since Bangladesh's 1971 Independence from Pakistan, with repeated summoning of their envoys in both countries and protests in front of Bangladeshi and Indian missions in both capitals and elsewhere in the two countries.
But the adviser said, "The situation has not reached such a bad stage."
"From the outside, it may sound like many things are happening...However, there are some statements that are difficult to shut out," Ahmed said.
Asked if "people or external forces" were making anti-India statements, he said, "We do not want any bitterness between the two nations. If anyone from outside is trying to instigate problems that is not in the interest of either country."
But, he said, these incidents did not represent the "national expression" and were rather "creating complicated situations for Bangladesh."

A group of US lawmakers expressed concern over Bangladesh’s total ban on the Awami League party, calling for free and fair elections and restoration of political rights ahead of 2026 polls.

US Lawmakers Urge Bangladesh to Reconsider Awami League Ban

US Lawmakers Oppose Awami League Ban

A group of US lawmakers expressed concern over Bangladesh&rsquo;s total ban on the Awami League party, calling for free and fair elections and restoration of political rights ahead of 2026 polls.

A group of US lawmakers has expressed concern over the total ban of the Awami League political party ahead of elections scheduled in Bangladesh early next year.
The lawmakers have said that the Bangladeshi people deserve to be able to choose an elected government in a free and fair election.
Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Representative Gregory Meeks, Chairman of the Subcommittee on South and Central Asia Representative Bill Huizenga, Ranking Member Subcommittee on South and Central Asia Sydney Kamlager-Dove, and Member of Congress Julie Johnson on Tuesday sent a letter to Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh Mohammed Yunus expressing concern over the total ban of a political party ahead of elections in February.
The letter&rsquo;s cosigners include Representative Tom Suozzi.
The lawmakers said that it is vital that the interim government work with parties across the political spectrum to create the conditions for free and fair elections that allow the voice of the Bangladeshi people to be expressed peacefully through the ballot box, as well as reforms that restore confidence in the integrity and nonpartisanship of state institutions.
&ldquo;We are concerned that this cannot happen if the government suspends activities of political parties or again restarts the flawed International Crimes Tribunal,&rdquo; they said.
They pointed out that the Department of State and many other international observers have noted that the 2018 and 2024 General Elections in Bangladesh were not free or fair.
In a February fact-finding report, the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights estimated that security services killed 1,400 people during the protests in July and August last year.
&ldquo;Genuine accountability for these acts and others should model the values of Bangladesh&rsquo;s democracy, rather than continue a cycle of retaliation," the lawmakers said.
"Freedom of association, as well as the principle of individual rather than collective criminal responsibility, are fundamental human rights. We are concerned that the decision to fully suspend the activity of any one political party, rather than focus on persons determined to have committed crimes or gross violations of human rights through the due process of law, is inconsistent with those principles,&rdquo; the lawmakers added.
They expressed hope that the Yunus government or an elected successor will revisit the decision to suspend the activity of any one political party.
&ldquo;Ultimately, the Bangladeshi people deserve to be able to choose an elected government in a free and fair election in which all political parties can participate so that their voices are represented,&rdquo; they said.
Bangladesh has banned all activities of deposed premier Sheikh Hasina&rsquo;s Awami League party under an overnight revised anti-terrorism law. Awami League and its affiliated organisations were banned under the Anti-Terrorism Act 2025 until Bangladesh&rsquo;s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT-BD) completed the trial of its leaders and activists.

Bangladesh interim government pledges support for the family of Dipu Das, a Hindu worker lynched over blasphemy charges, vowing financial and welfare assistance and reaffirming commitment to rule of law.

Bangladesh to Support Lynched Hindu Worker's Family

Bangladesh Protects Lynched Hindu Worker's Family

Bangladesh interim government pledges support for the family of Dipu Das, a Hindu worker lynched over blasphemy charges, vowing financial and welfare assistance and reaffirming commitment to rule of law.

Bangladesh interim government's senior adviser has said that the state will take responsibility of the family of the Hindu worker who was lynched on blasphemy charges last week.
Education adviser C R Abrar on Tuesday met the bereaved family of 25-year-old Dipu Das, who was killed by a mob and his body set on fire on December 18 in Mymensingh.
&ldquo;The state has taken the responsibilities of taking care of Dipu Das&rsquo; child, wife and parents,&rdquo; Abrar said, calling the killing of the garment factory worker a &ldquo;brutal crime which has no excuse&rdquo;.
Abrar said ahead of meeting the family, he held talks with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, who asked him to convey to them the government&rsquo;s &ldquo;profound sorrow and deepest condolences&rdquo;.
According to newspaper reports, Das&rsquo; father Rabi Chandra Das demanded justice for his son&rsquo;s killing, describing the condition of the family to the adviser. Yunus&rsquo;s office, meanwhile, reconfirmed that financial and welfare assistance would be provided to Das&rsquo; family, and relevant authorities would remain in close contact with them in the coming period.
Twelve people have been held so far for their alleged involvement in the murder. Yunus&rsquo; press wing in a statement on Tuesday said, &ldquo;allegations, rumours or differences of belief can never excuse violence, and no individual has the right to take the law into their own hands&rdquo;.
&ldquo;The government reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the rule of law, noting that the authority to investigate alleged offences and ensure justice through due process rests solely with the state,&rdquo; it said.
Das&rsquo; killing sparked widespread protests by factory workers, students and rights groups in Dhaka and elsewhere in Bangladesh, while India expressed its concerns as well.
The mob attack coincided with the death of a radical right-wing cultural group Inqilab Mancha leader Sharif Osman Hadi at a Singapore hospital six days after he was shot by masked gunmen in Dhaka. Hadi was a prominent face in the anti-government protests last year that toppled Sheikh Hasina's government.
Following his death, Bangladesh witnessed a fresh wave of unrest, with a mob setting alight the offices of the mass circulation Daily Star and Prothom Alo and two leading cultural groups, Chhayanot and the Udichi Shilpi Goshti, which were founded in the 1960s.

India called in Bangladesh envoy Riaz Hamidullah to demand a thorough investigation into the killing of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, following protests and rising anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh.

India calls in Bangladesh envoy, seeks thorough probe into killing of Hadi

India called in Bangladesh envoy Riaz Hamidullah to demand a thorough investigation into the killing of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, following protests and rising anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh.

India on Tuesday called in Bangladesh envoy Riaz Hamidullah and sought a thorough probe into the killing of Bangladeshi student leader Sharif Osman Hadi amid a sharp downturn in ties between the two countries.
New Delhi's move came hours after Indian envoy to Dhaka, Pranay Verma, was summoned to the foreign ministry to lodge a protest against "regrettable incidents" outside the Bangladesh high commission in New Delhi.
There have been protests outside the Bangladesh high commission against the recent lynching of a Hindu worker in the strife-torn neighbouring country.
At the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Hamidullah was told that Bangladesh should carry out a proper investigation into the killing of Hadi, people familiar with the matter said.
India's call for a detailed probe into Hadi's killing came as unsubstantiated allegations about an Indian hand in his death triggered anti-India sentiment in that country. There have been protests outside Indian missions in Bangladesh following Hadi's death.
Last week, a group of angry protesters tried to storm India's assistant high commission in Chittagong. India subsequently suspended its visa services in the mission.
Following the summoning of the Indian envoy, the Bangladesh foreign ministry said it conveyed its "grave concern" to the envoy over "regrettable incidents outside the perimeter of the Bangladesh high commission and residence in New Delhi" on December 20, and acts of vandalism at the Bangladesh visa centre in Siliguri on December 22.
"Bangladesh also expressed deep concern over violent protests staged outside the premises of the different diplomatic missions of Bangladesh in India," it said.
Bangladesh has witnessed a fresh wave of unrest following the death of Hadi last week. Hadi was a prominent face in the anti-government protests that forced the collapse of the Sheikh Hasina government.
Amid the fresh protests, a Hindu man, Dipu Chandra Das, was killed in Bangladesh's Mymensingh.
India last Wednesday too summoned Bangladesh envoy Hamidullah and conveyed its strong concern over certain extremist elements announcing plans to create a security situation around the Indian mission in Dhaka.
India's action followed after certain extremist elements announced plans to hold protests around the Indian high commission in Dhaka.
In a statement, the MEA had said that India "completely rejects the false narrative" sought to be created by extremist elements regarding certain recent events in Bangladesh.
"It is unfortunate that the interim government has neither conducted a thorough investigation nor shared meaningful evidence with India regarding the incidents," it had said.

Hundreds protest against violence on Hindus in Bangladesh in Kolkata; police stop march near Bangladesh Deputy High Commission amid tensions and slogans.

Protesters march to Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata to protest violence on Hindus

Hundreds protest against violence on Hindus in Bangladesh in Kolkata; police stop march near Bangladesh Deputy High Commission amid tensions and slogans.

Hundreds of protesters carrying saffron flags and shouting slogans against alleged violence on minority Hindus in Bangladesh tried to march to the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata on Tuesday but were stopped by police.
The protest march titled 'Hindu Hunkar Padayatra' was organised under the banner of 'Bongiyo Hindu Jagaran'. The march started from Sealdah and was proceeding towards the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission office, when it was stopped by police in the Beckbagan area.
A huge police force has been deployed near the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission office.&nbsp;
The protesters raised slogans "Hindu Hindu Bhai Bhai", "safety for Hindus in Bangladesh" and the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh.
On December 18, Dipu Chandra Das, a 25-year-old garment factory worker, was lynched by a mob and his body set on fire over blasphemy in Baluka in Mymensingh, Bangladesh.&nbsp;
According to the police, Das was first beaten up by a mob outside the factory and then hanged from a tree. The crowd left the body of the deceased by the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway and later set it on fire.
Tension escalated in the Beckbagan area when a section of the protesters tried to break the police barricades in an attempt to move closer to the Deputy High Commission office.&nbsp;
Police pushed back the demonstrators and used mild lathi charge to disperse the crowd, officials said.
The protesters demanded action against those responsible for the death of Das and security for Hindus in Bangladesh.&nbsp;

Hundreds of VHP and Bajrang Dal activists protested outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi over communal violence, triggering heavy security and brief chaos.

Protests Erupt Outside Bangladesh High Commission Over Violence

Protests in Delhi: Bangladesh High Commission Targeted

Hundreds of VHP and Bajrang Dal activists protested outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi over communal violence, triggering heavy security and brief chaos.

Holding saffron flags and shouting slogans against the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh, hundreds of supporters of the VHP and the Bajrang Dal broke barricades and clashed with police near the fortified Bangladesh High Commission on Tuesday.&nbsp;
Protesters forced several barricades down as police struggled to contain the surge.
The high security area witnessed a beefed-up police presence in the morning ahead of the protest announced by the Hindu right against the lynching of a Hindu man in the strife-torn neighbouring nation. The area had been secured with three layers of barricades and a reinforced presence of police and paramilitary.&nbsp;
An officer said a 15,000-strong police force was deployed ahead of the demonstration. He said police managed to hold the protesters about 800 metres from the high commission. DTC buses were parked as an obstacle to thwart the protesters' bid to reach the high commission.
A sea of banners and placards bobbed in the air, reading denunciatory messages against the Bangladesh government. A placard read: "Hindu rakt ki ek ek boond ka hisaab chahiye (Each drop of blood of a Hindu must be accounted for)."
On December 18, Dipu Chandra Das, a 25-year-old garment factory worker, was lynched by a mob and his body set on fire over blasphemy in Baluka in Mymensingh. According to the police, Das was first beaten up by a mob outside the factory and then hanged from a tree. The crowd left the body of the deceased by the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway and later set it on fire.
"A Hindu man was brutally assaulted and killed. We request our government to take strict action against those who are behind the killing. We also demand that the Bangladesh police take strict action against those who are behind the killing," a protester said. Another said, "We in India consider every community as our brothers and sisters. Every Hindu in every country must be treated in the same way."

Bangladesh summons Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma over security concerns at its missions in India, urging stronger protection measures amid recent incidents.

Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over security concerns for missions

Bangladesh summons Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma over security concerns at its missions in India, urging stronger protection measures amid recent incidents.

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, was on Tuesday summoned to Bangladesh&rsquo;s Ministry of Foreign Affairs amid concerns over the security of Bangladeshi missions in India.
Bangladesh&rsquo;s Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam summoned the Indian High Commissioner, Prothomalo.com reported. Diplomatic sources confirmed the matter.&nbsp;
According to the sources, Verma was summoned in light of the emerging security situation surrounding Bangladesh missions located in various parts of India, including New Delhi and Kolkata, the report added.
Diplomatic sources said that Verma has been requested to ensure strengthened security for Bangladesh missions located in various parts of India. This marks the second time in the past 10 days that Verma has been summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.&nbsp;
The neighbouring country&rsquo;s envoy has been summoned at least six times over various incidents during the tenure of the interim government.
Before today, Verma was summoned to the Foreign Ministry on 14 December.
A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs following that meeting said that India&rsquo;s cooperation was sought to prevent the attackers who assaulted Inquilab Moncho convener Sharif Osman Hadi from fleeing to India, the report added.&nbsp;

US lawmakers urge Bangladesh to protect religious minorities and ensure accountability following the targeted mob killing of Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das.

US Lawmakers Denounce Hindu Man's Mob Killing in Bangladesh

US Condemns Mob Killing in Bangladesh

US lawmakers urge Bangladesh to protect religious minorities and ensure accountability following the targeted mob killing of Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das.

US lawmakers have condemned the targeted mob killing of a Hindu man in Bangladesh, calling on authorities to protect religious minorities and restore the rule of law.
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi condemned the targeted mob killing of Dipu Chandra Das, amid rising instability and unrest.
Krishnamoorthi, an Illinois Democrat, called on Bangladeshi authorities to ensure accountability, protect religious minorities, and restore the rule of law.
"I am appalled by the targeted mob killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu man in Bangladesh&mdash;an act of violence amid a period of dangerous instability and unrest,&rdquo; Krishnamoorthi said in a statement Sunday.
&ldquo;While authorities have reported arrests, the Government of Bangladesh must aggressively pursue a full and transparent investigation and prosecute all those responsible to the fullest extent of the law. It must also take urgent action to protect Hindu communities and other religious minorities from further violence. For the sake of all Bangladeshis, this unrest must end and the rule of law must be upheld,&rdquo; he said.
New York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar said she is &ldquo;deeply disturbed" by the ongoing violence against Bangladesh's Hindu minority, exemplified most recently by the brutal lynching of Das.
&ldquo;A mob beat him, set him ablaze, and left his body on a highway. Authorities have reportedly arrested twelve individuals in connection with the horrific crime,&rdquo; she said.
Rajkumar said the incident is part of a &ldquo;troubling&rdquo; pattern of religious persecution and targeted violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh.
She added that the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council documented 2,442 incidents of violence against minorities and over 150 temples vandalised from August 2024 to July 2025.
&ldquo;From Queens to countries across the globe, we all share in the fear, pain, and uncertainty faced by Hindus in Bangladesh. We stand in solidarity with Bangladesh&rsquo;s Hindu community and for human rights and religious freedom globally,&rdquo; she said.
On December 19, Das was lynched to death and his body set on fire over alleged blasphemy in Bangladesh. Das was a factory worker in Mymensingh city.
At least 12 people have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the murder.

Editors of top Bangladeshi newspapers say freedom of expression is overshadowed by journalists’ right to survive, following violent attacks on media offices in Dhaka.

Journalists in Bangladesh Face Violence Amidst Rising Tensions

Journalists Endangered in Bangladesh

Editors of top Bangladeshi newspapers say freedom of expression is overshadowed by journalists&rsquo; right to survive, following violent attacks on media offices in Dhaka.

Bangladesh's media is facing a difficult time and the freedom of expression has been overtaken by concerns over journalists' "right to stay alive", editors of several leading Bangladeshi newspapers have said.
The remarks came on Monday in the wake of mobs vandalising and setting ablaze the offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star newspapers in Dhaka on Thursday night, trapping several journalists and staff inside for hours as police and fire services were initially prevented from reaching the spot.
"Freedom of expression is no longer the main issue. Now it is about the right to stay alive," Daily Star editor and publisher Mahfuz Anam said at a press conference attended by senior politicians, business leaders and media owners.
The media in Bangladesh is facing a fight for survival, he said.
Anam said the attacks were aimed at killing journalists and staff rather than being acts of protest against specific newspapers.
Otherwise, the mob would have told journalists to leave before setting the buildings on fire, he said.
Instead, 26-27 media workers were trapped on the rooftop of The Daily Star building while the fire brigade was not allowed to reach them, Anam said.
He also cited social media messages allegedly calling for journalists of the two dailies to be hunted down and killed at their homes.
Meanwhile, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) defended its delayed intervention, saying immediate action could have worsened the situation.
"The reason we could not go into action there was to ensure that no human life was lost,&rdquo; DMP Additional Commissioner Nazrul Islam told reporters.
The interim government led by Muhammad Yunus has said nine people have been arrested so far in connection with the attacks on the offices of the two newspapers and cultural organisations Chhayanaut and Udichi Shilpi Goshthi, following the death of radical right-wing youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi.
The newspapers were accused by the attackers of "serving the interests" of India and the deposed prime minister, Sheikh Hasina.
A staunch India critic, 32-year-old Hadi was a key figure in last year's pro-democracy uprising that ousted Hasina&rsquo;s Awami League regime on August 5, 2024.
The 32-year-old Inqilab Mancha spokesperson died while undergoing treatment in Singapore on Thursday last week. Hadi was a candidate for the scheduled February 12 general elections.
While the interim government condemned the attacks, it described the perpetrators as fringe elements, drawing criticism from rights groups and journalists who said authorities failed to prevent the violence despite appeals for protection.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Human Rights Chief Volker Turk express concern over recent lynchings and call for investigations and protection of all minorities in Bangladesh.

UN Voices Concern Over Violence in Bangladesh Targeting Hindus

UN Concern Over Violence in Bangladesh

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Human Rights Chief Volker Turk express concern over recent lynchings and call for investigations and protection of all minorities in Bangladesh.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has voiced concern over the violence in Bangladesh, including the lynching of a Hindu man in the country.
&ldquo;Yes, we're very concerned about the violence that we've seen in Bangladesh,&rdquo; St&eacute;phane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, said at the daily press briefing on Monday.
He was responding to a question on the Secretary-General&rsquo;s response to the attacks on minorities in Bangladesh and especially the lynchings of Hindus in the last few days.
"Whether it's in Bangladesh or any other country, people who don't belong to the &lsquo;majority&rsquo; need to feel safe, and all Bangladeshis need to feel safe. And we're confident that the Government will do what it can to keep every single Bangladeshi safe,&rdquo; Dujarric said.
Dipu Chandra Das, a 25-year-old garment factory worker, was lynched to death by a mob and his body set on fire over alleged blasphemy in Baluka in Mymensingh last week.
Two more persons were arrested on Sunday in connection with Das&rsquo;s lynching. With the latest arrests, 12 people have been held for their alleged involvement in the murder, The Daily Star newspaper reported, quoting police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) sources.
Meanwhile, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk has said he was deeply troubled by the killing of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, a leader of last year&rsquo;s protests in Bangladesh, who died of his injuries after being shot last week.
Turk called for calm and for everyone to refrain from violence.
&ldquo;Retaliation and revenge will only deepen divisions and undermine the rights of all,&rdquo; he said.
&ldquo;I urge the authorities to conduct a prompt, impartial, thorough and transparent investigation into the attack that led to Hadi&rsquo;s death, and to ensure due process and accountability for those responsible.&rdquo;
With the parliamentary elections scheduled for February, Turk said it was vital to ensure an environment in which all individuals can participate safely and peacefully in public life, and freely express different views.
&ldquo;I urge the authorities to uphold the rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and security of journalists at this critical time, and prevent further escalation of unrest,&rdquo; Turk said.
The High Commissioner said his Office stands ready to work with the authorities and all stakeholders to support efforts that uphold human rights and prevent further violence.

Bangladesh has suspended visa services at its missions in New Delhi and Tripura following protests, as India and Bangladesh exchange concerns over security and unrest.

Bangladesh suspends visa services in New Delhi, Tripura

Bangladesh has suspended visa services at its missions in New Delhi and Tripura following protests, as India and Bangladesh exchange concerns over security and unrest.

Bangladesh has suspended visa services in its high commission in New Delhi and its mission in Tripura amid mounting strain in ties between the two countries.
The decision to suspend the visa services was taken after groups of protesters held demonstrations outside the two missions, people familiar with the matter said.
The Bangladesh high commission in New Delhi put out a public notice mentioning suspension of visa services in view of unavoidable circumstances.
The assistant high commission of Bangladesh in Tripura also made a similar announcement on the suspension of visa services after protests were held outside the mission on Sunday.
It is learnt that a private operator tasked by Dhaka to process visa applications in West Bengal's Siliguri has also suspended its services.
Bangladesh has witnessed a fresh wave of unrest following the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi last week.
Hadi was a prominent face in the anti-government protests that forced the collapse of the Sheikh Hasina government.
Some of the protesters last week also trained their anger against India.
Amid the fresh protests, a Hindu man, Dipu Chandra Das, was killed in Bangladesh's Mymensingh.
On Thursday, a group of angry protesters tried to storm India's assistant high commission in Chittagong.
India subsequently suspended its visa services in the mission.
India on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh envoy Riaz Hamidullah and conveyed its strong concern over certain extremist elements announcing plans to create a security situation around the Indian mission in Dhaka.
India's action followed after certain extremist elements announced plans to hold protests around the Indian high commission in Dhaka.
In a statement, the MEA said that India "completely rejects the false narrative" sought to be created by extremist elements regarding certain recent events in Bangladesh.
"It is unfortunate that the interim government has neither conducted a thorough investigation nor shared meaningful evidence with India regarding the incidents," it said shortly after summoning Hamidullah.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says the state is closely monitoring Bangladesh following unrest after student leader Sharif Osman Hadi’s death, with border security tightened.

Assam on high alert in view of fresh unrest in Bangaldesh: Himanta

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says the state is closely monitoring Bangladesh following unrest after student leader Sharif Osman Hadi&rsquo;s death, with border security tightened.

Assam is on "high alert" in the wake of the fresh wave of unrest in neighbouring Bangladesh, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday.
Sarma, speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a programme, said the state government was closely monitoring the developments in Bangladesh.
''We have seen that in Bangladesh, Hindus are being subjected to atrocities and burnt alive... those who are currently in power in Bangladesh have been talking about including northeast India in their country,'' the CM claimed.
It is also well known that people from Bangladesh entered Assam at different times and the state is &ldquo;full of these people&rdquo;, he asserted.
''We have to be vigilant and must keep a sharp eye on the developments in that country,'' Sarma said.
Sarma had claimed last week that &ldquo;Bangladeshi elements&rdquo; have been repeatedly saying that northeast India should be merged with the neighbouring country, which is ''irresponsible and dangerous'', and India will not remain silent on this.
''India is a very big country, a nuclear nation and the fourth largest economy of the world. How can Bangladesh even think about it?'' the chief minister had said.
Bangladesh has witnessed a fresh wave of unrest following the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi. He was a prominent face in the anti-government protests that forced the collapse of the Sheikh Hasina government.
Meanwhile, prohibitory orders are in force along the India-Bangladesh border in Assam's Cachar district to prevent illegal movement and potential law and order threats, officials said.

Md Motaleb Sikder, a senior NCP labour leader, was shot in Khulna following recent political unrest and the killing of student activist Sharif Osman Hadi.

Bangladesh student leader shot during protests over Hadi killing

Md Motaleb Sikder, a senior NCP labour leader, was shot in Khulna following recent political unrest and the killing of student activist Sharif Osman Hadi.

Unidentified gunmen on Monday shot in the head Motaleb Shikder, a second leader of Bangladesh&rsquo;s violent student-led 2004 uprising. The attack took place in southwestern Khulna city, days after the killing of prominent youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi.
"The Khulna Division head of NCP (National Citizen Party) and central coordinator of the party&rsquo;s workers front, Motaleb Shikder, was shot a few minutes ago," NCP&rsquo;s joint principal coordinator Mahmuda Mitu said in a Facebook post. Mitu, a doctor, said Shikder was rushed to Khulna Medical College Hospital in a critical condition.
The Kaler Kantha newspaper, quoting hospital sources, said Shikder was shot on the left side of his head, and he was bleeding profusely when he was brought to the facility, where the doctors started emergency treatment.
The attack came days after Hadi, a prominent leader of the student-led protests last year that led to the ouster of the prime minister Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government, was shot in the head on December 12 by masked gunmen at an election campaign in central Dhaka&rsquo;s Bijoynagar area.
The 32-year-old Inqilab Mancha spokesperson died while undergoing treatment in Singapore on Thursday. Hadi was a candidate for the scheduled February 12 general elections.
The interim government of Muhammad Yunus staged a nationwide mourning for Hadi&rsquo;s death on Saturday and said no stone would be left unturned to track down his killers as violence erupted in Dhaka and other major cities afresh over the attack and subsequent death.
Faisal Karim Masud's parents, wife and a female friend of the prime suspect have been arrested by police, but said they were unsure about his current whereabouts.
After Monday&rsquo;s clandestine attack on Shikder in Khulna city&rsquo;s Majid Sarani area, police said they were yet at dark about the attack perpetrators or motive but launched an &ldquo;immediate manhunt&rdquo; for their arrest.
Local police station chief Animesh Mondal, however, informed reporters that Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH) authorities now shifted Shikder to its City Imaging Centre to pinpoint the state of his injury.

Tipra Motha Party’s youth wing stages demonstration outside Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala, condemning anti-India statements and supporting Northeast unity.

Tipra Motha youth wing protests Bangladesh leader's anti-India remarks in Agartala

Tipra Motha Party&rsquo;s youth wing stages demonstration outside Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala, condemning anti-India statements and supporting Northeast unity.

Tipra Motha Party's youth wing on Friday staged a demonstration near the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala to protest an "anti-India campaign" and remarks made by a leader of the neighbouring country about the Northeast.
Security has been beefed up near the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in the wake of the protest staged by the Youth Tripra Federation (YTF).
"We want to remind anti-India forces in Bangladesh that it was India that liberated Bangladesh from the oppression of Pakistan Army... It took only 13 days to turn East Pakistan into a sovereign country," YTF president Suraj Debbarma told reporters.
The agitators also raised slogans against the present regime in Bangladesh.
Tipra Motha supremo Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, in an X post, said, "The only political party in Northeast to publicly protest outside the Bangladesh (Assistant) High Commission after statements were made against our Northeast is Tipra Motha and YTF. Wake up political rivals our real fight should be against the new mini Pakistan (Bangladesh), not each other."
During a rally in protest against the attack on prominent July Uprising leader Sharif Osman Hadi, who later succumbed to gunshot wounds, National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah had threatened to split the seven sisters of the Northeast from India and provide shelter to separatist leaders of the region.
West Tripura Superintendent of Police (SP) Namit Pathak said that Tripura State Rifles (TSR) and CRPF personnel have been deployed to provide security to Bangladesh Assistant High Commission.
"Adequate security arrangements have been made to handle the situation," he said.
The protest brought back memories of last year, when hundreds of agitators had barged into the assistant high commission and the Centre had to tender an apology for the security breach.
Tension gripped Bangladesh on Friday after the death of Hadi triggered protests and violence in various parts of the country.
Hadi, a candidate in the scheduled February 12 general elections, died while undergoing treatment at a Singapore hospital after fighting for his life for six days. He was shot in the head last week by masked gunmen as he initiated his election campaign at central Dhaka's Bijoynagar area.
Protesters on Thursday took to the streets and attacked offices of newspapers and vandalised 32 Dhanmandi, the home of Bangladesh's founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Protesters also hurled bricks and stones at the residence of the Indian Assistant High Commissioner in Chattogram, at 1.30 am, but failed to cause any damage.

Interim government led by Muhammad Yunus condemns violence and attacks on journalists following Sharif Osman Hadi’s death, calling for restraint ahead of upcoming elections.

Bangladesh interim government condemns violence amid nationwide unrest

Interim government led by Muhammad Yunus condemns violence and attacks on journalists following Sharif Osman Hadi&rsquo;s death, calling for restraint ahead of upcoming elections.

The interim government of Bangladesh, led by Muhammad Yunus, on Friday issued its first statement in response to the ongoing unrest across the country, urging citizens to resist acts of mob violence.
In a statement, the government said it &ldquo;strongly and unequivocally condemn[s] all acts of violence, intimidation, arson, and destruction of properties.&rdquo; It warned that such actions, carried out by a few fringe elements, could derail the nation&rsquo;s democratic process.
&ldquo;This is a critical moment in our country's history. We cannot and must not allow it to be derailed by those few who thrive on chaos and reject peace,&rdquo; the statement added, highlighting the significance of Bangladesh&rsquo;s ongoing democratic transition.
The interim government also emphasized the importance of upcoming elections and the national referendum, describing them as &ldquo;not merely political exercises, but a solemn national commitment.&rdquo; It further noted, &ldquo;This promise is inseparable from the dream for which Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi gave his life. Honouring his sacrifice demands restraint, responsibility, and a firm commitment to reject hatred.&rdquo;
Addressing recent attacks on journalists, the government expressed support for reporters from The Daily Star, Prothom Alo, and New Age. &ldquo;We stand with you. We are deeply sorry for the terror and violence you have endured. The nation has witnessed your courage and tolerance in the face of terror. Attacks on journalists are attacks on truth itself. We promise you full justice,&rdquo; the statement said.
The statement also condemned the recent lynching of a Hindu man in Mymensingh: &ldquo;We wholeheartedly condemn the lynching of a Hindu man in Mymensingh. There is no space for such violence in the new Bangladesh. The perpetrators of this heinous crime will not be spared.&rdquo;
The government concluded with an appeal to citizens: &ldquo;At this critical hour, we call upon every citizen to honour Shaheed Hadi by rejecting and resisting violence, incitement and hatred.&rdquo;
Meanwhile, protests following the death of Inqilab Moncho leader Sharif Osman bin Hadi have continued to escalate. Reports indicate that offices of media outlets, including Daily Star and Prothom Alo, were targeted during a night of violent unrest. Protestors also directed anger at the partially demolished home of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
In response, Inqilab Moncho urged the public to refrain from violence, vandalism, and arson. In a late-night Facebook post on Thursday, the organisation stated: &ldquo;Through destruction and fire, certain groups aim to render Bangladesh an ineffective state. They seek to undermine the independence and sovereignty of our country. You must understand -- 32 and 36 are not the same.&rdquo;
The post continued: &ldquo;As the February elections approach, consider who truly benefits if unrest is created in the country. To maintain stability in Bangladesh, fully cooperate with the government and refrain from violence.&rdquo;

Firefighters rescued staff from burning newsrooms in Dhaka after protests erupted over the death of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, raising concerns over press freedom and public safety.

Tension in Bangladesh After Key Figure's Death Sparks Protests

Bangladesh Protests Erupt After Activist's Death

Firefighters rescued staff from burning newsrooms in Dhaka after protests erupted over the death of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, raising concerns over press freedom and public safety.

Firefighters pulled journalists from their burning newsroom on Friday after the building was set ablaze during violent demonstrations in Bangladesh's capital.
Thousands of protesters were brought to the streets by the assassination of a youth leader running for parliament in upcoming national elections.
A key figure in last year's uprising, Sharif Osman Hadi, 32, was shot by masked gunmen while leaving a mosque in Dhaka last week.
After he died in hospital on Thursday, his supporters gathered in Dhaka demanding the killers be brought to justice.
Several buildings, including those housing leading newspapers Prothom Alo and the Daily Star, were set on fire and vandalised, according to authorities.
Staff trapped in the Daily Star newsroom described being unable to escape as the building filled with smoke.
"I can't breathe anymore. There's too much smoke. I am inside. You are killing me," reporter Zyma Islam wrote on her Facebook page.
Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control at 1:40 am (1940 GMT on Thursday), with 27 employees rescued from the smouldering building.
"For the first time in the newspaper's history, the publication had to be halted," consulting editor Kamal Ahmed told AFP.
At the Prothom Alo, executive editor Sajjad Sharif said he was "deeply saddened" that the newspaper could not be published due to vandalism and arson.
"This attack is not merely an attack on Prothom Alo and the Daily Star, it's an attack on freedom of the press, expression, dissent and diversity of opinion," he said.
Critics of the papers, the largest in the South Asian country, accuse them of favouring neighbouring India, where Bangladesh's ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina has taken refuge since quitting in 2024.
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said it was alarmed by the violence against the press.
"CPJ is monitoring the situation and urges Bangladeshi authorities to ensure the safety of news outlets and journalists, and to hold those responsible accountable," it said in a statement.
Hadi, a leader of the student protest group Inqilab Mancha, was also an outspoken critic of India.
After he was shot in Dhaka on December 12, he was airlifted to Singapore, where authorities later announced he had succumbed to his wounds.
Inqilab Mancha distanced itself from the violence that erupted at the Dhaka protests, blaming opportunists for trying to derail the demonstrations.
"They essentially want to turn Bangladesh into a dysfunctional state through vandalism and arson," the group said in a statement posted to social media.
"They want to endanger the independence and sovereignty of this country."
Bangladeshi police have launched a manhunt for Hadi's shooters, releasing photographs of two key suspects and offering a reward of five million taka (about $42,000) for information leading to their arrest.

The Indian Visa Application Centre in Dhaka closed early on Wednesday citing the prevailing security situation, a day after India raised concerns with Bangladesh over threats to its mission.

India closes visa application centre in Bangladesh capital due to security situation

The Indian Visa Application Centre in Dhaka closed early on Wednesday citing the prevailing security situation, a day after India raised concerns with Bangladesh over threats to its mission.

The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka on Wednesday closed its office in view of the current security situation.
The IVAC at Jamuna Future Park in Dhaka is the main, integrated centre for all Indian visa services in the capital.
"In view of the ongoing security situation, we wish to bring to your kind notice that IVAC JFP Dhaka will be closed at 2 pm today," the IVAC said in a statement.
The IVAC said all applicants with appointment slots scheduled for submission on Wednesday would be rescheduled for a later date.
Earlier in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Bangladesh envoy Riaz Hamidullah and conveyed its strong concern over certain extremist elements announcing plans to create a security situation around the Indian mission in Dhaka.
"We expect the interim government to ensure the safety of Missions and Posts in Bangladesh in keeping with its diplomatic obligations," it said.
It said the envoy was apprised of India's strong concerns about the deteriorating security environment in Bangladesh.&nbsp;

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