Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Hindu man attacked, set on fire in Bangladesh
A man named Khokon Chandra Das was hurt badly by a group of people in Bangladesh on New Year's Eve.
They hit him, poured petrol on him, and set him on fire.
He runs a pharmacy and a mobile banking shop.
People nearby heard him screaming and helped him escape.
He was taken to the hospital, but he had to go to a bigger hospital in Dhaka because his injuries were very serious.
His wife said they don't know why this happened because they don't have any enemies.
The doctors said he had many injuries, including burns on his face and hands.
A 50-year-old Hindu man, Khokon Chandra Das, was attacked and set on fire by a mob in Damudya, Shariatpur, Bangladesh, on New Year's Eve.
The attack occurred around 9:30 pm (local time) near Keurbhanga Bazar, where Das runs a pharmacy and mobile banking business.
Das sustained serious injuries, including burns on his face, head, and hands, and was transferred to Dhaka for advanced treatment.
Local residents rescued Das after hearing his screams, forcing the attackers to flee.
Das's wife stated that they have no enemies and cannot understand why the attackers targeted her husband.
- Who
- Khokon Chandra Das, a 50-year-old Hindu businessman
- What
- An attack and arson incident
- When
- Wednesday, December 31, around 9:30 pm (local time)
- Where
- Damudya’s Koneshwar Union near Keurbhanga Bazar, Shariatpur, Bangladesh
- Why
- The exact reason for the attack is not specified, but the victim recognized two of the attackers.
- Victim
- Khokon Chandra Das
- Age
- 50
- Location
- Damudya, Shariatpur, Bangladesh
- Date
- Wednesday, December 31
- Business
- Pharmacy and mobile banking
- Condition
- Serious injuries, transferred to Dhaka for treatment
Sources
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