There has been a second death in the Hindu community in Bangladesh, and this has happened in the matter of a few days, adding to the concerns about the law and order situation in the country. According to the report by the local media, 29-year-old Amrit Mondal, alias Samrat, was beaten to death last night in the Pangsha upazila of the Rajbari district, three and a half hours away from the capital Dhaka.

This comes on the heels of another death, that of Dipu Chandra Das, which occurred recently and raised much concern. Nonetheless, the interim government under Muhammad Yunus has already dismissed reports that this most recent death is of a communal or religious nature. In a statement, the authorities clarified that reports on the incident have been misleading, adding that it is now apparent that it is a case of a criminal altercation.

As per reports, Amrit Mondal was allegedly indulging in criminal activities and had entered the area for collecting extortion money. There was an altercation between him and the locals, following which he was killed. It has been maintained that there is no relation between this incident and communal tensions.

Still, the developments have caused some political backlash. Former Union Minister, MJ Akbar, had criticized the caretaker government, accusing it of not doing enough to safeguard the interests of minority groups, besides allowing extremists to make inroads. Talking to ANI, he said, “A culture of appeasement is setting in, where intolerance towards Hindus is being accommodated.”

“In Bangladesh, there’s a grave crisis of governance,” Akbar further said. “The caretaker government appears to be finding it difficult to maintain its hold over violence and provide safety for its people.”

     His statement comes against a backdrop of rising concern over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.

As elections draw near for Bangladesh, this situation remains in the spotlight both domestically as well as on an international level.

Hindu Mahajot Delegation Visits Family of Lynching Victim

In a separate development, a delegation from the Bangladesh National Hindu Mahajot visited the family of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu youth who was lynched in Mymensingh last month.

Led by Central Executive Committee General Secretary Mrityunjoy Kumar Roy, the delegation travelled to Mokamiyakannda village on Thursday to offer condolences and express solidarity with the victim’s family.

Dipu Chandra Das, who worked in a garment factory, was allegedly attacked by a mob on December 18 following accusations of blasphemy. Reports say he was brutally beaten, and his body was later found hanging and set on fire.

The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with several organisations demanding justice and stronger protection for minority communities.

Ex-Minister Slams Interim Government Over Attacks on Hindus

Former Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar again condemned the interim government of Bangladesh and said that they are allowing hatred against Hindus to flourish in their country by extremists.

Speaking to ANI, Akbar said, “There are continuous incidents of lynching and violence that indicate a failure of governance. It has been observed that the administration under Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has failed to take a stiff stance against these radical elements.”

According to Akbar, many people of different faiths are coming together to establish a just and peaceful society through their peaceful struggle. They want a Muslim-majority

According to Akbar, there is a dangerous trend being experienced in the nation where the ideology of extremism is being allowed for the sake of political survival.

“The breakdown of governance is clear. The interim government has shown little seriousness in addressing these issues, and that has allowed violence to persist,” he said.

The recent attacks have intensified domestic and international criticism, raising serious questions about minority safety in Bangladesh.