Tragic Killing in Mymensingh
In a shocking incident, 40-year-old Hindu Ansar member Bajendra Biswas was shot dead by his colleague at a garment factory in Bhaluka Upazila, Mymensingh district on Monday, December 29, around 6:30 pm. This attack follows the brutal lynching of 27-year-old Dipu Chandra Das, raising serious concerns about minority safety in Bangladesh.
Both Victim and Accused Are Ansar Members
Both Biswas and the accused, Noman Mia, worked in the Bangladesh Ansar, a paramilitary force responsible for factory security. The shooting happened inside the Sultana Sweaters Limited factory in the Mehrabari area.
Eyewitnesses reported that Biswas and Mia were sitting together when Mia suddenly pointed a government-issued shotgun at Biswas’s thigh. Mia asked, “Shall I shoot?” and then fired. Biswas suffered critical injuries and died on the way to the hospital. Mia fled the scene but authorities arrested him later.
Confirmation and Background
Monindra Nath, acting secretary general of the Bangladesh Hindu Buddha Christian Unity Council, confirmed the killing and demanded strict action.
Biswas was the son of Probitra Biswas from Kadirpur village under Sylhet Sadar Upazila. Mia is the son of Lutfar Rahman from Baluturi Bazar under Taherpur Police Station, Sunamganj district. Eyewitness APC Md Azahar Ali stated that there were no visible disputes before the shooting.
Context of Minority Violence
This killing occurs days after Dipu Chandra Das was lynched, sparking protests across India in New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Agartala, and parts of Madhya Pradesh. Several Hindu organizations also demonstrated near Bangladeshi missions, demanding stronger protection for minorities.
Civil society groups condemned Biswas’s killing and urged the Bangladesh government to enhance security measures for Hindu and other minority communities. Authorities have launched a detailed investigation, reviewing eyewitness accounts and factory CCTV footage.
International Concern and Call for Action
The back-to-back deaths of Hindu men in Mymensingh have renewed international concerns about minority safety. Community leaders warn that failure to act could cause further unrest and instability in the region.
