"Hindus Being Killed": British MP Flags "Disastrous" Situation In Bangladesh

​The British Parliamentarian also called for a statement from the British Foreign Secretary outlining what action the UK Government will take to safeguard minorities across Bangladesh and ensure free, fair, and inclusive elections.

How Bangladesh’s powerful Islamist groups are gearing up for elections

 

After years of repression, Bangladesh’s Islamist groups are mobilising ahead of February 12 elections, determined to gain a foothold in government as they sense their biggest opportunity in decades.

The South Asian nation – home to 170 million people, the vast majority Sunni Muslims – is preparing for its first polls since the mass uprising that toppled the autocratic government of Sheikh Hasina in 2024.

At the centre of this formidable push is the Jamaat-e-Islami, the country’s largest and best-organised Islamist party.

Ideologically aligned with the Muslim Brotherhood, they are seeking a return to formal politics after years of bans and crackdowns.They have papered over divisions with several other Islamist groups for the election and put forward only male candidates.

Thats Funny

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Businessman hacked to death in front of his house in Narsingdi

​The back of the victim's head had a deep wound of about two and a half inches, and excessive bleeding was suspected to have caused the death. He collapsed on the ground, bleeding heavily, while the attackers fled the scene. Locals rushed to the spot after hearing his screams. 

Condolances for Hadi

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Religious Brutality

​“The man who was lynched, hung from a tree, and burned to death in Bhaluka, Mymensingh on allegations of religious blasphemy was named Dipu Chandra Das. He was a garment worker.

His father is physically disabled. It can be said that he was paralyzed due to some accident. Leaning on others’ shoulders, he stood there crying. His son was the family’s sole breadwinner. He is survived by a one-year-old child.

The incident took place on Thursday night in front of Section-3 of Pineo BD Limited factory in Jamirdia Dubalia Para of Habirbari Union under Bhaluka Upazila.

The deceased, Dipu Chandra Das, was the son of Rabi Chandra Das from Tarakanda Upazila of Mymensingh and was a worker at that factory.

According to the family, since he had passed a BA degree, he performed supervisory duties. They believe that due to some argument at the garment factory, certain people brought accusations of religious blasphemy against him. In front of his family members, he was stripped naked, beaten, hung from a tree, and burned to death.

How such monstrosity can become an ordinary occurrence in Bangladesh—this is clearly barbarism. The core objective is to drag this country back into a dark age.”

Bangladesh Lost "HOPE"

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Bangladeshi leader and July uprising figure Sharif Osman Hadi shot dead

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Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent Bangladeshi political activist and aspiring independent parliamentary candidate, has died after being shot in the head earlier this month, Bangladeshi media reported on Thursday.

Hadi, 33, died while undergoing treatment at Singapore General Hospital at around 9:30pm local time on December 18. He had been in critical condition since the attack on December 12.

The official Facebook page of Inqilab Moncho announced his death late Thursday night local time. In a statement, the group said: “The great revolutionary Osman Hadi has been recognised as a martyr (Shaheed) by Allah for his struggle against Indian imperialism.”

Hadi was the convener and spokesperson of Inqilab Moncho, a youth-led political and cultural platform, and had recently announced plans to contest the upcoming Jatiya Sangsad national parliament elections as an independent candidate from the Dhaka-8 constituency, a key seat in the capital.

Hadi, who was widely seen by supporters as one of the most prominent faces of the July 2024 uprising, later announced plans to contest the election, positioning himself outside Bangladesh’s traditional party structures.

Shot in central Dhaka

According to police and eyewitness accounts, Hadi was shot in broad daylight on Friday afternoon in the Paltan Bijoynagar area of central Dhaka, shortly after Friday prayers.

Police said the attackers arrived on three motorcycles near Box Culvert Road, a busy commercial and office area. One of the assailants opened fire at close range, with the bullet striking Hadi’s left jaw and head, before the attackers fled the scene.

He was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where he was admitted to the intensive care unit. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was later transferred to a private hospital in Dhaka and subsequently airlifted to Singapore on Monday for advanced treatment.

Family members said doctors in Singapore were unable to perform surgery because of his unstable condition.

Death threats before the attack

In the weeks leading up to the shooting, Hadi had publicly stated that he was receiving death threats.

In a Facebook post dated November 14, he wrote that he had been threatened with being killed, having his home set on fire, and sexual violence against female members of his family. The post resurfaced on social media following news of his death, prompting widespread anger and renewed calls for accountability.

Just hours before the shooting, Hadi had shared another Facebook post related to his election campaign, noting that he had not put up posters in the Dhaka-8 constituency.

Political reactions and protests

Following confirmation of his death, condolences and reactions came from across Bangladesh’s political spectrum.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, Bangladesh Jamaat e Islami, National Citizen Party, and Islami Andolan Bangladesh issued statements mourning Hadi’s death and calling for those responsible to be brought to justice.

Student groups and supporters staged protests at Shahbagh, a central protest site in Dhaka, demanding the immediate arrest of the perpetrators and criticising what they described as delays in the investigation.

Protesters also called for the resignation of Home Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, a retired army general, accusing the authorities of failing to maintain law and order as the country prepares for national elections scheduled for February 2026.

Investigation and alleged flight to India

Bangladesh police said they have arrested at least 14 people in connection with the attack.

Law enforcement agencies identified Faisal Karim Masud as the alleged shooter and Alamgir Sheikh as the motorcycle driver. According to police and Rapid Action Battalion officials, both suspects illegally crossed into India through the Haluaghat border in northern Mymensingh district following the attack.

Two individuals accused of assisting the suspects in crossing the border were produced before a Dhaka court earlier this week and placed on remand for interrogation. Investigators said they are examining who planned and financed the attack.

Bangladeshi authorities indicated that, if the suspects’ presence in India is confirmed, diplomatic engagement would be required to secure their arrest and return.

Concerns over political violence

Hadi’s killing has renewed concerns about political violence and election-related insecurity in Bangladesh.

Rights groups and opposition parties have warned that activists and candidates, particularly those operating outside established political parties, face intimidation and attacks as the election period approaches.

As investigations continue, Hadi’s supporters have said protests will continue until those responsible for his killing are held accountable.

A young man beaten to death in Mymensingh over allegations of religious blasphemy.

​A Hindu youth was beaten to death by a group of people in Bhaluka, Mymensingh, over allegations of religious blasphemy.

Police said the incident took place on Thursday night in the Dubalia Para area near Square Master Bari in Bhaluka upazila.

After beating the youth to death, the attackers also tied his body to a tree and set it on fire, Bhaluka police station duty officer Ripon Mia told BBC Bangla.

Police identified the deceased as Dipu Chandra Das. He worked at a local garment factory and had been living in the area as a tenant, according to preliminary information from officials.

“An agitated mob caught him around 9 pm on Thursday and lynched him for allegedly making derogatory remarks about the Prophet. After that, they set fire to his body,” duty officer Mia told BBC Bangla.

Police later reached the scene and brought the situation under control. The body was recovered and sent to the morgue of Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, officials said.

No case has been filed so far.

Prominent leader of Bangladesh’s July Uprising Hadi shot in broad daylight

​The shooting of Sharif Osman bin Hadi, an independent candidate in Dhaka-8 and convener of the Inqilab Moncho platform, a day after the election schedule was announced has sparked intense debate in the political arena.

According to sources involved in the investigation, the attack was carried out after several months of planning, with the intention of creating large-scale instability in the country. An escape plan was also put into effect immediately after the attack.