- By Ajeet Kumar
- Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:30 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
- Hindu family brutally attacked in Bangladesh over land dispute.
- Family members beaten, elderly man tortured, property vandalized.
- Attack defied court ruling favoring family in land dispute.
Dhaka, Bangladesh: A Hindu family in Bangladesh's Bhola district was allegedly brutally attacked in broad daylight over a land dispute, despite a court ruling in their favour, according to reports. The incident occurred in the Lalmonirhat Upazila (sub-district) of Bhola. Gopal Krishna Das, his wife Akhi Rani Das, their two daughters, and other family members, including an elderly relative, were targeted by assailants seeking to grab their land.
What happened with the Hindu family in Bangladesh?
Attackers reportedly forced their way into the family home, severely beating Gopal Krishna Das and his wife. As the violence escalated, the couple’s two daughters were also allegedly mistreated, while the elderly father of the family was dunked in water and tortured. The assailants also vandalised the property and looted belongings.
The attack took place in defiance of a court order favoring the Das family in the ongoing land dispute.
The opposition Awami League strongly condemned the incident, accusing the current Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led government of failing to protect Hindu families and religious minorities. The party highlighted the vulnerability of minorities during periods of political unrest and questioned the government’s ability to uphold the rule of law and ensure citizens’ safety.
Selective outrage against the Hindu community in Bangladesh
This case has drawn attention to the broader issue of violence against religious minorities and land-related conflicts in Bangladesh. No immediate details on arrests or official police action were available in the initial reports.
Earlier last year, Bangladesh had witnessed one of the worst political violence against Hindus. The case of Dipu Chandra Das, a 25-year-old garment factory worker lynched and set on fire in Mymensingh on December 18, following unverified allegations of blasphemy, had sparked a major uproar globally.
Human rights organisations and minority groups in the region have continued to press authorities for stricter security and accountability to prevent further communal violence.