Terror gripped Narsingdi as fanatics executed a nighttime inferno, claiming the life of 23-year-old Hindu laborer Chanchal Chandra Bhoumik. Sleeping in his petrol-laden garage post-shift, the Comilla native had no chance against the blaze ignited by intruders 50 km from Dhaka.
Flames fueled by oils and gasoline spread mercilessly, ending Bhoumik’s life in agony. Police nabbed CCTV evidence of the hit-and-run arson, vowing relentless pursuit. ‘Every resource is mobilized for arrests,’ an officer declared.
This fits a disturbing trend pre-elections: Hindu merchants murdered, homes razed, drivers slain in Gazipur, Sylhet, Feni. The 13.13 million Hindus—8% of the nation—cower amid radical upsurge since interim leadership changes.
Global eyes, including India’s, fix on Dhaka for accountability. The attacks erode faith in governance, spotlighting failures against extremism.
Bhoumik’s death isn’t isolated; it’s symptomatic. Robust policing, community vigilance, and political will are imperative to halt the slide into anarchy. Bangladesh must act decisively to reclaim peace for all.