Bangladesh’s minority woes mount as a Hindu hotelier falls victim to a brutal family assault in Gazipur, struck dead with a spade amid rising pre-poll violence. The victim, 55-year-old Liton Chandra Ghosh (Kali), was protecting his shop boy when tragedy struck at his Baranagar Road outlet.
Saturday’s 11 AM showdown at Baishakhi Sweetmeat and Hotel started innocently: 28-year-old Masum Mia arguing with staffer Ananta Das, 17. Reinforcements in the form of Masum’s parents, Mohammad Swapna Mia (55) and Majida Khatun (45), transformed it into a deadly scrum.
Ghosh’s heroic intervention backfired fatally as a spade crashed into his head. He perished on-site, prompting locals to seize the perpetrators and alert police.
KaliGanj OC Mohammad Zakir Hossain confirmed custody: ‘Suspects held; murder formalities in process, deeper inquiry ahead.’
Echoing yesterday’s petrol pump slaying of Ripon Saha – crushed for bill collection – this spate signals orchestrated minority hunts. Ghosh’s death has galvanized the community into vocal dissent, spotlighting systemic risks to Hindus. Election proximity amplifies the crisis, with stakeholders pressing for immediate security boosts and impartial justice to avert a humanitarian flashpoint.