VHP Raises Alarm Over Rising Violence Against Hindus in Bangladesh

Concerns Over Recent Attacks

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has expressed deep concern regarding the surge in violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, citing six murders over the past 18 days. Vinod Bansal, a spokesperson for the VHP, criticized the country's leadership, including a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, for remaining silent while atrocities continue unabated. In an interview, Bansal stated that the killings of Hindus in Bangladesh show no signs of stopping, highlighting the alarming fact that six Hindus have been murdered in just over two weeks.

Details of Recent Incidents

Bansal further revealed that just yesterday, a ship owner was killed, and a 40-50-year-old woman was brutally attacked in her home, where she was gang-raped and then set on fire. He emphasized that such heinous acts are occurring frequently. His comments followed the murder of a 40-year-old Hindu man, Sharat Chakraborty Mani, who was attacked with sharp weapons by unknown assailants near Narshingdi, as reported by a registered newspaper in Bangladesh.

Calls for International Attention

Previously, Bansal had tagged the UN Secretary-General, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in a tweet questioning whether Islam condones such killings. He pointed out that under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, there have been widespread human rights violations. According to a report from the human rights organization Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK), 293 people have been killed in mob violence since 2024. In 2025 alone, there were 197 deaths due to mob violence, 107 deaths in custody, and 38 extrajudicial killings. The oppression of minorities, particularly Hindus, has intensified, and journalists have also faced torture.

Eyewitness Accounts

Residents and witnesses reported that the attack on Mani occurred while he was operating his grocery store in the Charshindur market of Palash sub-district. Reports indicate that the assailants arrived suddenly, attacked him with sharp weapons, and fled the scene. Local media stated that he sustained severe injuries and succumbed to them while being transported to the hospital.