Hindu trader assaulted

Dhaka (Bangladesh), January 1, 2026: A disturbing incident has once again highlighted rising communal tensions in Bangladesh after a Hindu trader was brutally assaulted and set on fire by unidentified attackers in Shariatpur district. The victim, identified as 50-year-old Khokan Chandra Das, is currently battling for his life after sustaining serious injuries. According to local sources, the incident took place late Wednesday night in the Kadamya area under the jurisdiction of the Damudya police station. Khokan Chandra Das, who runs a grocery and mobile banking business in Keraniganj market, was returning home on his motorcycle after closing his shop around…