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Bangladeshi Hindu Leader Abducted and Killed in Escalating Minority Violence

Bhabesh Chandra Roy, a prominent community figure, was brutally murdered, prompting police investigations and renewed diplomatic tensions with India.

Preparations are underway to file a case and identify and arrest the accused, said police.
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Overview

  • Bhabesh Chandra Roy, Vice-President of the Biral unit of the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad, was abducted from his home in Dinajpur on April 18, 2025.
  • Four assailants reportedly took Roy to Narabari village, where he was beaten and later returned unconscious to his home; he was declared dead at Dinajpur Medical College Hospital.
  • Police in Biral are investigating the case, working to identify and arrest the suspects, with preparations underway to file charges.
  • India’s Ministry of External Affairs has reiterated concerns over violence against minorities in Bangladesh, urging stronger protections and accountability.
  • Human rights groups have documented a surge in attacks on Hindu properties and places of worship since the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus took office in August 2024.