Another Hindu Lynched In Clothing Factory In Bangladesh: Global Outrage Follows ‘Blasphemy’ Accusations | India News
Another heartbreaking news after the attacks on religious minorities in Bangladesh was that a 42-year-old member of the Ansar organization was shot and killed in a clothing factory in Mymensingh district. This incident took place on Monday night and has raised concerns about the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh.
Fatal Shooting at Sultana Sweaters Limited
The victim was identified as Bajendra Biswas. The victim was performing security duties at Sultana Sweaters Limited (Labib Group) located in Mehrabari area of Bhaluka Upazila. Police reports stated that the incident occurred at 18.45 on December 29, 2025, at the Ansar barracks.
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Its name is Biswas and its settlement is in Kadirpur village of Sylhet Sadar. His family trusts him primarily because he is their
‘Prank’ Gone Wrong or a Calculated Conspiracy?
Bhaluka police arrested Biswas’ colleague Noman Mia (29) in connection with the incident. Preliminary investigations suggest that while the pair were talking, Noman pointed his government-issued shotgun at Biswas as a “joke”.
The gun was fired and hit Biswas in the left thigh. He was rushed to Bhaluka Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. While police are currently investigating whether this was an accidental release, given the volatile atmosphere in the area, local Hindu community leaders are questioning whether the “prank” was cover for a targeted attack.
Pattern of Violence in Bhaluka
The clash caused widespread alarm as it occurred in the same township where another Hindu youth, Dipu Chandra Das, was brutally lynched and set on fire just 11 days earlier, on December 18.
The close proximity of these two incidents in Bhaluka has led human rights organizations to express serious concerns about the increasing trend of violence and the lack of effective security for minorities in Bangladesh’s industrial hubs.
Legal Action and Security Concerns
Police seized the government-issued shotgun and registered a murder case against Noman Mia, who hails from Tahirpur area of Sunamganj district.
“The accused is in custody and a thorough investigation is ongoing to determine whether there is an underlying motive beyond the alleged accidental shooting,” a local police official said. he said. The incident intensified calls for the interim government to ensure impartial investigations and ensure the safety of Hindu personnel serving in state security posts.
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