Overview
- Birendra Kumar Dey, known locally as 'Jhunu Sir,' saw his house in Gowainghat, Sylhet, set on fire, according to reports and video shared online.
- No injuries were reported as the family escaped the burning home, with neighbors describing panic as flames spread.
- Police have not identified perpetrators or confirmed how the fire started, and authorities have not announced investigative findings.
- Local residents and activists are urging swift accountability, increased security, and protection for vulnerable communities.
- The incident follows a spate of arson attacks on Hindu homes in districts including Pirojpur and Raozan, as human rights groups tally hundreds of cases over the past year.