Live updates on protests in Bangladesh: Days after Dipu Chandra Das was lynched and his body burned, another Hindu man was beaten to death in Bangladesh, according to local media on Thursday. Around 11 p.m. on Wednesday, 29-year-old Amrit Mondal, also known as Samrat, was reportedly killed in Rajbari’s Pangsha sub-district, around three and a half hours away from the capital, Dhaka. The interim government of Bangladesh, led by Muhammad Yunus, asserted that the occurrence had nothing to do with intercommunal violence.
The administration said in a statement that it has observed the dissemination of what it called “misleading information” about the terrible killing on social media and by some news sources. “Preliminary investigations and police intelligence make it abundantly clear that the occurrence has nothing to do with communal violence. Instead, it resulted from a violent situation caused by criminal activity and extortion. The dead, Amrit Mondal, also known as Samrat, was a top criminal on the list who had come to the area with the intention of extorting money. He once died in a fight with irate locals, according to the statement.
The event occurred when political heavyweight and prospective prime minister Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh after 17 years of self-imposed exile, promising to provide safety and justice if his party wins the elections the following year.
Here are all the live updates on the Bangladesh crisis:
Dec 26, 2025 | 14:46 IST
Bangladesh Live Updates: Anti-Hindu Sentiment Encouraged Under Interim Setup, Says Former Union Minister
Former Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar on Friday launched a sharp attack on Bangladesh’s interim administration, alleging that hostility towards Hindus is being promoted as a political tool through the appeasement of extremist elements.
Speaking to ANI on the recent lynching incidents involving members of the Hindu minority, Akbar said Bangladesh is witnessing a “serious crisis of appeasement,” where radical forces are being indulged instead of restrained. He claimed that such groups are being tolerated to safeguard the political survival of those currently in power.
Akbar further accused the interim government led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus of administrative failure, asserting that the absence of firm governance has emboldened violent elements.
“Bangladesh is passing through a dangerous phase of appeasement of the most vicious forces. Some people treat hatred against Hindus as an ideology, which it is not. These crimes continue because the establishment is allowing such forces to operate. The interim government has shown a complete lack of governance,” Akbar said. (ANI)
Dec 26, 2025 | 14:03 IST
Bangladesh News LIVE: Hindu Mahajot Delegation Meets Family of Lynching Victim in Mymensingh
A team from the Bangladesh National Hindu Mahajot, led by Central Executive Committee General Secretary Mrityunjoy Kumar Roy, visited the family of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu youth lynched earlier this month in Mymensingh district.
The delegation travelled to Mokamiyakannda village on Thursday, where they met the victim’s family members, expressed condolences, and enquired about their well-being.
Dipu Chandra Das, a garment factory worker, was allegedly attacked by a mob on December 18 over accusations of blasphemy. He was beaten to death, after which his body was reportedly hung and set ablaze. (ANI)
Dec 26, 2025 | 13:45 IST
Tarique Rahman Returns: The ‘Dark Prince’ and Allegations of a Shadow Power Centre
Bangladesh marked a politically significant moment on Christmas Day with the return of Tarique Rahman after 17 years in self-imposed exile. Often described as the country’s ‘dark prince’, Rahman is the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and a key figure in the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
His return has reignited debate over his past influence in governance and allegations that he once operated a parallel power structure within the state machinery.
Dec 26, 2025 | 12:34 IST
Bangladesh Unrest LIVE: Intelligence Agencies Flag ISI Role in Formation of Radical Armed Unit
Indian security agencies are closely monitoring developments in Bangladesh amid reports of the formation of a radical force named the National Armed Reserve (NAR). According to intelligence inputs, the unit is expected to include over 8,000 radicalised youths and aims to enforce Sharia law across the country.
Officials claim the proposed force is intended to replace the existing police system and ensure strict religious enforcement. Intelligence Bureau sources allege that the initiative is being backed by Pakistan’s ISI and the Pakistan Army, with multiple preparatory meetings already held.
The plan reportedly includes creating both armed and policing wings, with efforts underway to identify individuals in Bangladesh who are highly radicalised and aligned with Pakistan.
While several senior officers within the Bangladesh Army, including Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman, are said to favour democratic governance, intelligence sources claim attempts are being made to restructure the military leadership. Retired Brigadier Abdullahil Aman Azmi has reportedly been identified to oversee the process. (IANS)
Source – https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/bangladesh-unrest-live-another-hindu-man-beaten-to-death-in-bangladesh-9957815
