A mob in Bangladesh's Shariatpur district attacked Hindu man Khokon Chandra Das, stabbing him, dousing him with petrol, and setting him ablaze. He jumped into a pond to save his life. This marks the third such incident in recent weeks amid rising violence against minorities under the interim government led by Mohammed Yunus.
Violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh has escalated, as evidenced by a recent attack in Shariatpur district. According to a report published on January 2, 2026, a mob targeted Khokon Chandra Das (referred to as Kokonchandra in the transcript), stabbing him, pouring petrol on him, and setting him on fire. Das sustained severe injuries but escaped death by jumping into a nearby pond.
This incident is the third in a pattern of assaults on minorities over the past weeks. Prior cases include the killings of Amrit Mandal in Rajbari and Deepu Chandradas in Mymensingh. These attacks have occurred under the interim government headed by Mohammed Yunus, raising profound concerns about the safety of Hindus in the neighboring country.
The report underscores how such mob violence threatens the Hindu community, prompting worries in India as well. Details on official responses or investigations remain unclear at this stage. The episodes are fueling communal tensions, with human rights protection emerging as a critical issue in Bangladesh.
