A Hindu businessman was stabbed to death inside his shop in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district late Monday night, in an incident that has heightened concerns over minority safety ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections.
Ahead of Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections, a Hindu businessman was stabbed to death inside his shop in the Mymensingh district late on Monday night, police said.
The victim was identified as Sushen Chandra Shekhar (62), a resident of Southkanda village and a rice trader who owned Messrs Bhai Bhai Enterprise at the Bogar Bazar intersection in Trishal upazila.
Attack inside shop late at night
Police said the attack took place at around 11:00 pm while Shekhar was working inside his shop. Unidentified assailants allegedly attacked him with sharp weapons before pulling down the shop’s shutter and fleeing the scene, leaving the body inside, according to an India Today report.
Police probe underway
Trishal Police Station officer-in-charge Muhammad Firoz Hossain confirmed the incident and said an investigation had been launched to identify and track those responsible. Officials said the motive behind the killing has yet to be determined.
The killing comes amid growing concerns over the safety of minorities, particularly Hindus, under the Yunus-led administration, as Bangladesh approaches national parliamentary elections.
Rising violence against minorities
Concerns over minority security have intensified in recent months, with several incidents reported ahead of the polls. On December 18, 2025, Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu factory worker, was lynched following allegations of blasphemy—an incident that drew international attention and condemnation after the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government.
In another case, Liton Chandra Ghosh (55), a Hindu businessman, was stabbed and later set on fire. He died from his injuries after several days of treatment.
Rights groups flag alarming trend
According to a report by the Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG), at least 15 Hindu individuals were killed over a 45-day period between early December 2025 and mid-January 2026.
Minority advocacy groups say these incidents are part of a broader pattern of escalating communal violence, including hundreds of reported attacks on lives, property and places of worship across the country.
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