Violence Against Religious Minorities in Bangladesh (2025)
Killings | Rape & Sexual Violence | Blasphemy-Related Attacks | Religious Violence | Property Damage | Land Grabbing
January 1 – December 31, 2025

District of Incident Serial Number (Source Data) Detailed Incident Location Date of Incident Description of Incident Source of Information
Bagerhat 13 Bagerhat District, Shoronkhola Upazila, South Khali Union January 3, 2025, late night Miscreants broke into the lock of Robin Kirtoniya's family temple in Cholitabunia village (expatriate from Maldives) and looted brass plates, bowls, glasses, and other valuable worship items. Bangla Times.com, January 4, 2025
  135 Bagerhat District, Mongla Sundarban Union Upazila March 24, 2025, morning BNP ward president Jiya Sheikh and terrorists forcibly occupied 10-15 bigha fish enclosure of Dhirendra Nath in Burburiya village, looted fish. Assaulted elderly Dhirendra and children when resisted; admitted to Mongla Hospital. Dainik Bhorer Pata, Ekushey Sangbad.com, March 24, 2025
  251 District: Bagerhat Upazila: Sadar June 19, 2025 In Karapara area, 8-10 dacoits cut through grills and entered a Hindu home, held Pradeep Kumar Saha and his mother Purnima Saha at gunpoint, and looted about 20 bhori gold jewelry, 450,000 taka cash, and other valuables on Thursday night. Swadhin Alo, June 20, 2025
  417 District: Bagerhat Upazila: Chitalmari Babuganj village 14 October 2025 Morning Police recovered the decomposed body of mason Sumanta Biswas (45), son of late Satishchandra Biswas, from a rotten dighe floating on Tuesday morning. Left home at noon for lunch, missing since; rented near LGED Mor, Ward 3 pourashova. Samakal Somoy Sangbad 14 October 2025
Bandarban 86 Bandarban District February 20, 2025 Hindu youth Shuman Shikdar went missing from home for business (buying cows with cash). Family claims abduction; filed GDs at Banshkhali and Satkania Police Stations. Dainik Janakantha, February 23, 2025
  90 Bandarban District, Lama Upazila February 22, 2025 Rubber Industries Ltd leased land in 1996 from the Hill District Council for rubber cultivation. Locals, including Ring Rang Mro, formed a land protection committee demanding lease cancellation over various allegations; the company filed false cases against them. Indigenous student-youth group protested the arrest of Ring Rang Mro at Shahbagh. BDNews24.com, Somkal, February 23, 2025
  113 Bandarban District, Rowangchhari Upazila March 10, 2025, evening Jamal Hossain (32) raped a 16-year-old mentally disabled Khuyang community girl near her Khamtam Para home while she wandered nearby. Local Khuyang community outraged. Somkal, Desh Rupantor, March 11, 2025
  186 Bandarban District, Thanchi Upazila May 3, 2025, morning Police recovered the body of Khayang's mother (age 29, having 3 children) from a construction drain in the Hindu area. Gang raped and murdered while alone planting paddy on Monday morning; had reported harassment by 3 men previously. Prothom Alo, Jugantor, May 5, 2025
  486 District: Bandarban November 26, 2025 Class 9 student Rengnoya Mro has been missing for 2.5 months from Collectoratte School/College (BCSIC) hostel; father Singpas Mro was desperate with the search. Planned a Durga Puja visit to Lamer Soroiyer's home but never arrived. Hostel authorities were unhelpful. Kaler Kantho 26 November 2025
  510 District: Bandarban Upazila: Lama 25 December 2025 Night There was an attempt to tape a 9-year-old boy in the Tripura community on Wednesday night. The youth entered the home at 2:40-3 AM during Christmas return from the event, with a muffled face for assault. The police arrested Md. Farid (19) and Foyez Ahmed (23). BDNews24.com Shobuj Bangla 26 December 2025
Barguna 114 Barguna District, Sadar Upazila March 11, 2025, around 1 AM Miscreants murdered Montu Chandra Das (35), son of late Jogeshwar Das from Kalibari Koritala, Ward 1, over court case dispute near his home. Family suspects killing due to a case over his Class 7 daughter's rape. Channel 24, March 13, 2025; Kalbela, March 12, 2025
  155 Barguna District, Patharghata Upazila April 12, 2025 Fake Facebook ID using Hindu Pranta Samaddar's name posted inflammatory content; he was jailed. Continued posts post-Eid; mother Smriti Rani filed 2 GDs. Family held press conference at Patharghata Press Club claiming deliberate targeting. Samoyer Kantoswor, News Now24, April 12, 2025
  306 District: Barguna Upazila: Patharghata 04 August 2025 Around 10:30 AM Kakchira Union Krishak Dal co-president Idris Munshi (40) accused of beating retired teacher and rural medic Bijoy Krishna Halder (70) with iron pipes for not paying demanded extortion, vandalizing and looting his home around 10:30 AM Tuesday. Sangbad 05 August 2025
  450 District: Barguna Upazila: Amtali 07 November 2025 Hindu housewife (38) was raped twice; filed a case, but family threatened by accused families, now sheltering at a relative's. Husband fears returning home with minor sons. Police arrested accused #2 Saturday night (released on bail Wednesday). Samakal 07 November 2025
  471 District: Barguna Upazila: Taltali 21 November 2025 Late night Hindu farmer Subhas Chandra Paik's 67 sataks of ripe paddy harvested at night by opponents: Ali Akabbar Fakir, Dulal Sikdar, Motahar Byapari, Nannu Byapari, and 50-60 hired men with local weapons; threatened when resisted. A complaint was filed the next morning. Gabtali. Bangladesh Er Khabar Swadesh Protidin 22 November 2025
Barishal 38 Barishal District, Banaripara Upazila, Baishari Union January 14, 2025 BNP leader Sabur Member and 30-40 terrorists cut down trees worth 50 lakh taka from Deepak Bhomik and Giridhari Bhomik's ancestral property in Dattapara village Satani, verbally abused and threatened Hindu co-owners; Upazila Nirbahi Officer took no action. Juger Kantoswor, Ajker Crime News, January 22, 2025
  109 Barishal District, Banaripara Upazila March 9, 2025, around 7:30 PM Over trivial dispute, miscreants hacked and injured Khokon Shil (45) and son Hira Shil (17). While Nitai Mondol sold gourds in Kajlahar Bazar, Mo. Habib assaulted him; when salon owner Khokon intervened, Habib's sons Russell, Rajib, Fagun and associates attacked with local weapons. Referred to Barishal Sher-e-Bangla Medical College. Somkal, March 10, 2025
  152 Barishal City April 8, 2025 Police prevented pre announced Hindu Ram Navami celebration at Mansa Bari Sri Sri Mansa Temple citing "security concerns" and attack threats. Officer confirmed no upper level permission granted. Nagorik TV, Somkal, April 9, 2025
  198 Barishal District, Bakerganj Upazila May 16, 2025, afternoon Police arrested Saurabh Dutta (24) from Bejaj village, Kalskathi Union, for alleged Prophet insults via fake "Saurabh Leo" Facebook ID. Local protests; Imam Mizanur Rahman witnessed posts. Kaler Kantho, Barishal Times,May 17, 2025
  249 District: Barishal Upazila: Agailjhara 18 June 2025 Night Police arrested Tamal Baidya for allegedly posting offensive content about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on Facebook. He was arrested on Wednesday night. Ajker Patrika Yugantor 19 June 2025
  256 District: Barishal Upazila: Gournadi 04 June 2025 Afternoon Police arrested a teenager who broke idols at Ramkrishna De's home temple in Jungle Potti village and fled. Two idols were vandalized around noon on Wednesday. BDNews24.com 04 June 2025
  267 District: Barishal Upazila: UZlrpur 07 July 2025 Around 7 AM Anwar Hossain, Saiful Islam, and Sirajul Islam alias Russell Howlader have been accused of grabbing land owned by Priyalal Dashgupta near the doctor's residence and cutting down trees in broad daylight around 7 AM on Monday. The family feels insecure. Matabad 07 July 2025
  435 District: Barishal Upazila: Gauranadi Sundari village 26 October 2025 Night Miscreants looted/vandalized Radha Gobind & Kali Temples (on their land); Saraswati Das: long targeted by land grabber Mustafa Munshi gang despite failed false cases. Hindus furious; law enforcers inspected. Janakantha Somoyer Kanthoswor 27 October 2025
  461 District: Barishal Upazila: Agailjhara 09 November 2025 Morning Barishal Women's College student Puja Das, granddaughter of Gaila Bazar sweets shop owner Kartik Das missing since Saturday from the college route. GD filed at Agailjahra Thana. RTV 16 November 2025
  464 District: Barishal Upazila: Gauranadi 15 November 2025 Night Elderly Shobita Mandal (60), wife of Sudhanshu Mandal killed during robbery attempt at Pingulakathi, Char Ra laws from Greece; resisted, murdered. Family discovered body morning. Inqilab 16 November 2025
  479 District: Barishal Upazila: Gauranadi Pourashova Ward 3, Sundari Mohalla 19 November 2025 Morning A 150-year-old Durga Temple was demolished at night, idols dumped in the adjacent Palradi River, and land grabbed; terrified Hindu residents/victims were silent, fearing reprisal from the hired gang. The community was furious. BahannNews.com Ajjakaler Kantho 26 November 2025
  487 District: Barishal Upazila: Gauranadi Pourashova Ward 3 November 30, 2025 Hindu family attacked over ancestral home plot dispute; Dashrat Das: ongoing feud with neighbor AL leader Chobi Akter's husband Ahadul; Sunday unprovoked assault by Ahadul, Chobi, son Siam, nephew Nadim, injuring 4 family members. Report71.com Upazila 30 November 2025
  503 District: Barishal Upazila: Bakerganj Kobai Union 11 December 2025 Deep night Miscreants used sedative spray, knocked out Maran Saha family, looted everything; mother Anjali Rani Saha (died), Maran Saha (55) and his wife Sandhya Rani Saha (48) critically ill, hospitalized. Bangladesh Protidin Somoyer Kanthoswor 13 December 2025
  519 District: Barishal Upazila: Agailjhara 14 December 2025 2:30 AM Organized thieves arrived in a truck, broke the lock at Bishwajit Jewelers, Bashail Bazar, and looted gold/silver (1 million taka); the owner, Bilpob Mallik, discovered morning. Ittefaq RTV News 15 December 2025
Bhola 50 Bhola District, Charfashion Police Station January 30, 2025, morning & night BNP leader Akhtar and terrorists attacked Nilima Jacob College lecturer Shyamal Chandra Das on way to college, seriously injuring him. That night, they set fire to haystack beside his home. Protiddiner Bangladesh, January 31, 2025
  355 District: Bhola Upazila: Char Fasson Poura Sadar 07 September 2025 Morning Influential Sekandar Ali's 3 sons accused of forging deeds to grab 36 sataks worth 30 million taka from minority family Susen Chandra Shil; held press conference Sunday at Char Fasson Press Club. Somoyer Kanthoswor 07 September 2025
Bogura 11 Bogura District, Nandigram Sadar Union January 4, 2025 Golam Rabbani (45), son of late Abbas Ali from Taratiya village, has been trying to illegally occupy the land of the minority Hindu community's Mahashmashan and Kali Temple in Simla North Kachugari village for a long time, harassing them through court cases. JournalBD24.com, Dainik Tritiyo Matra, January 4, 2025
  149 Bogura District, Shibganj Upazila, Atmul Union April 2, 2025, at night Miscreants attacked several Hindu homes in Daspara village over land dispute. Wednesday night, 15-20 led by Abdur Rahim vandalized homes, looted valuables, assaulted family members. Police arrested 1. Dainik Janakantha, April 5, 2025
  151 Bogura District, Sadar Upazila April 9, 2025, around 12:30 PM Miscreants stabbed Nitesh Ganguli near Banani Miyapara graveyard on Mahashroad, looted 8,000 taka. Seriously injured Nitesh admitted to Bogura Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital. Dainik Kartoya, April 9, 2025
  154 Bogura District, Dhunat Upazila April 8, 2025 Extortionists Nabir Promanik (50), Shah Jamal (45), and associates attacked Ratan Kumar, Ripon Kumar, and Sarat Kumar's purchased land in Chor Dhunat, Ward 9, demanding extortion. When refused, looted 70,000 taka in construction materials and threatened murder. The family lives in fear. Dainik Ghoshona, April 12, 2025
  187 Bogura District, Gabtali Upazila, Gurutupnagar May 5, 2025 Police arrested journalist Abdul Wahid Fakir (40), son of Abdul Gafur Fakir and Dainik Muktojomon staff reporter, for alleged anti-Sanatan Facebook posts hurting religious sentiments. Kalbela, May 5, 2025
  272 District: Bogura Upazila: Adamdighi 08 July 2025 Morning Miscreants sent a shroud and death threat to village police (chowkidar) Shriram Chandra (52) at Santahar Muktojuddha Market around morning Tuesday. He and his family have been living in fear at the union office since.  
  448 District: Bogura Upazila: Adamdighi 05 November 2025 Court order ignored; pond at cremation ground grabbed despite Sanatan protests/complaint to UNO unanswered. 88 sataks used for cr mations from Kusumbi/Sudin and villages in Panla; includes Kali Temple, pyre site, pond for rituals. Samakal Dainik Kartowa 05 November 2025
  493 District: Bogura Upazila: Sariatakandi 06 December 2025 Hindu family evicted/demolished ancestral home amid AL family attack/loot; ex-upazila AL president/ex-poura mayor Md. Abdul Hamid Sardar, son Nahid Hasan and relatives accused. Victim Arun Kumar Saha confirmed at Bogura Press Club press conference. Noya Digonto 06 December 2025
Brahmanbaria 28 Brahmanbaria District, Kasba Upazila, Kutia Union January 9, 2025, at night Uttam Das (37), son of Gouranga Das from Jajira village, went missing in Chattogram for business and has been untraceable since Friday night. Family informed Kotwali and Kasba Police Stations. Kaler Kantho, January 13, 2025
  126 Brahmanbaria District, Nasimagar Upazila, Fandauk Union March 16, 2025, around 10 AM Miscreants abducted businessman Nayan Chandra Das (26) from his shop in Fandauk Union; called night demanding 10 lakh taka ransom with death threat. Police rescued him after 6 days. Jugantor, Somkal, March 17, 2025
  330 District: Brahmanbaria Upazila: Akhaura August 20, 2025 Anisul Islam Bhuyian accused of attempting to seize century old Sri Sri Loknath Sebashram Shantiban Mahashmashan of Hindu community, allegedly with influential backing and admin official; Hindus raised black flags at 25 temples, warned puja suspension if attempts continue. Dainik Inqilab Nagorik TV 22 August 2025
  342 District: Brahmanbaria, Upazila: Akhaura August 20, 2025 Hindus protested the land grab of the cremation ground by dumping soil, a human chain at Sorok Bazar open stage. Claim admin measured with red flags on Thursday, 20 Aug, saying govt land, no allocation; now Mucha Mia is filling soil beside the flags to seize it. Jaijai Din Khaborer Kagaj
  344 Brahmanbaria Upazila: Nabinagar 28 August 2025 Late nlght Robbery at Nachirabad Sri Sri Basantiya Temple Thursday late night; miscreants cut grills, stole battery and puja items, sparking outrage among locals. DhakaNews24.com 30 August 2025
Chandpur 204 Chandpur District, Faridganj Upazila May 18, 2025, afternoon Daring daylight robbery at Upazila Youth Unity Forum president Bishwajit Das's Shri Guru Jewelers. Miscreants cut the gate Saturday night and looted gold jewelry. Nagorik, May 18, 2025
  214 Chandpur District, Haimchar Upazila May 24, 2025 Abdus Salam Talukdar grabbing/expelling Hindu family (Gopal Krishna Majhi, Malina Das, Amulya Majhi, Jugol Majhi, Debjani Sarkar) from ancestral/purchased land Mahjampur village. Press conference at Chandpur Press Club demanding protection. Chandpurer Kantho, May 24, 2025
  273 District: Chandpur Upazila: Sadar 10 July 2025 Around 4 AM Miscreants cut through walls and entered Kajol Chakroborty's (46) home in Bhatergaon Choto Pandit Bari around 4 AM Thursday, stabbing her multiple times while asleep. Locals rescued her in critical condition; she was referred to Dhaka for advanced treatment. Ajker Cumilla Dainik Chandpur Khabar 10 July 2025
  379 District: Chandpur Upazila: Matlab Uttar Sultanabad Union Not specified (ongoing) 11 Hindu minority families waterlogged in agony due to property dispute; Ja1a1 Jamadar blocked front road with embankment after refusing 600,000 taka for l satak from Aditya Sarkar + relatives, trapping homes including kitchen. Janakantha 25 September 2025
  406 District: Chandpur Upazila: Kachua 10 October 2025 Afternoon Police arrested minor Tamal Chandra Sarkar (17), son of Dulal Chandra Sarkar from Kandirpara, Kachua poura, on Friday afternoon over an alleged Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) insult on social media. Locals handed him over. Khaborer Kagaj NTV Online 10 October 2025
  440 District: Chandpur Upazila: Faridganj 15 October 2025 Night Theft at Montu Karmakar's Ma Jewelers, Thana Mor Bazar: broke cash box (25,000 taka), safe (24 bhori 9 ana gold 5M taka, 35 bhori silver 105K taka). Arrested Kamal Parvez Milan (46), Md. Khalil Mridha (40). Desh Rupantor Protidiner Sangbad 30 October 2025
Chapainawabganj 77 Chapainawabganj District, Polash Jhilim Union February 12, 2025 Police recovered the body of auto driver Sri Polash (18) from a mustard field beside the Atahar-Nayangor road in Sadar Upazila, 3 days after going missing. The body showed injury marks; he was brutally killed by miscreants while carrying passengers in Amonura. Protiddiner Bangladesh, Rising BD, February 15, 2025
  226 Chapainawabganj District, Nachol Upazila May 4, 2025 Protest human chain against notice-less eviction of 14 families’ homes. Victims demand investigation, punishment, rehabilitation after long-term residency. PadmaTimes24.com, May 29, 2025
  481 District: Chapainawabganj Maharajpur Union 27 November 2025 Forgery gang namjariaNmjari/sold 53 sataks Hindu land via fake deeds, shared crores; bought by Maharajpur Melar Mor rod/cement trader Durul Hoda (Durul Contractor) who resold plots. Record owners: Bishwajit Karmaker and Dayamoy Karmaker, Lalapara (tax paid to 2025). Manobjomin 27 November 2025
Chattogram 5 Chattogram City, Khulshi Police Station January 1, 2025, at night A group of unidentified miscreants abducted youth Pran Talukdar from his residence. On Wednesday night around 11 PM, 2025, he was found severely injured in Lal Khan Bazar area and admitted to Chattogram Medical College Hospital. Prothom Alo, January 2, 2025
  14 Chattogram City, Sadarghat Police Station January 4, 2025, around 12:30 PM Miscreants abducted 65-year-old businessman Shubhashish from in front of his shop in Poramosjid area. When employee Liton tried to intervene, they identified themselves as Detective Police (DB). He was released 10 hours later. Dainik Purbo Kon, January 6, 2025
  17 Chattogram District, Boalkhali Upazila January 6, 2025, at night Ropsha Sarbik Gram Unnayan Samabay Samiti's field officer Shukla De (38) committed suicide at her home due to mental torture and undue pressure from senior officials. She was the sole breadwinner for her family as her husband's income was blocked. Somkal, January 6, 2025
  20 Chattogram District, Hathazari Upazila January 7, 2025, late night In one night, miscreants stole from 4 temples and attempted theft at 2 others: looted donation boxes from Sri Sri Prabhu Jagadbandhu Ashram, gold jewelry and worshlp items from Radha Gobinda Gour Nitai idol, donation box and gold jewelry from Bishveshwari Kali Temple and Satya Narayan Ashram, and attempted theft at Ichhamati Ma Mogdeshwari Temple and another family temple. BDNews24.com, Daily Star, January 8, 2025
  22 Chattogram District, Anowara Upazila January 8, 2025, morning Hindu headmaster Chandan Mahajan of Purba Boraiya TMC High School was forced to resign after locals incited students and parents with false allegations of anti-Islam comments. Upazila Secondary Education Officer confirmed no investigation was conducted before forcing his resignation. Jugantor, Chattogram Protidini, January 8, 2025
  23 Chattogram City, Chandgaon area January 3, 2025, around 2:30 AM Miscreants abducted minor Ritu Nath; police rescued him from Bhuiyarhat area and arrested abductor Asif Hossain (16) from Tower Building Moyda Mill area (originally from Lakshmipur). JoyNewsBD.com, Civyoz24.com, January 5, 2025
  44 Chattogram District, Panchlaish Police Station January 25, 2025, around 10:30 AM Terrorists Bachir Ahmad Rana (27), Mo. Jihad (24), Mo. Arlf(24), and Mo. Imon alias Saddam (23) abducted Rubel Rudro, Sallllr Dash, and Keshab Mitra Dash from laundry shop, demandlng 9 lakh taka ransom from families. Somkal, Jugantor, January
  57 Chattogram District, Rauzan Upazila, Kodolpur Union February 2, 2025, at night Miscreants conducted daring robbery at Sanatan Hindu family home and temple of Pankaj Bhattacharya (relative of Dhirendra Mahajan) in Ward 6, looting worship items, 1.22 lakh taka cash, 5 bhori gold jewelry, and valuables after vandalism. Family claims organized premeditated attack. Alokito Chattogram, Dainik Prothom Suryodoy, February 3, 2025
  58 Chattogram District, Hathazari Upazila February 4, 2025, early morning Miscreants attacked the worship pandal at Fotik Sen's house in the upazila headquarters, vandalized the Saraswati idol, and set it on fire. Locals caught the perpetrator red-handed and handed him to the police, who claim he is mentally unstable. Dainik Shobuj Bangla, February 3, 2025
  94 Chattogram District, Rangunia Upazila, Parua Union February 26, 2025, around 9 PM Planned arson attack on Hindu home in Sahabuddin Nagar Hindu Para, Ward 8; Tanmoy Sen's house gutted, losing cash, gold, furniture worth 30 lakh taka. Victim claims premeditated over past enmity; had received death threats recently. Jayjaydin, February 26, 2025
  144 Chattogram District, Boalkhali Upazila April 2, 2025 evening Miscreants broke the lock of Joishthpura Surya Temple and stole 10,000 taka from the donation box. Temple management committee president Pronab Dutta filed a case at Boalkhali Police Station. Dainik Purbo Kon, NewsNow24.com, April 3, 2025
  146 Chattogram District, Anowara Upazila, Barkhain Union April 4, 2025 Daring robbery at Hindu home: Friday 2:30 AM, miscreants climbed ladder into Dr. Ranjit Dutta's house in Jhiuri village, Ward 1, armed assault on family, looted cash and gold jewelry. Family members seriously injured. Dainik Inqilab, Nayadigonto, April 5, 2025
  160 Chattogram District, Sitakunda Upazila April 16, 2025, noon Local BNP leaders and associates forced Hindu school headmaster Kantilal Acharya of Bhatari Haji Tobarak Ali Chaudhury (TSC) High School to resign. Video of forced resignation went viral on social media. Prothom Alo, Somkal, April 16, 2025
  172 Chattogram District, Boalkhali Upazila, Amuchia Union April 22, 2025, around 2 AM Miscreants armed with local weapons raided expatriate Dibakar Bala's home in Kanungopara village, Ward 5; tied wife and son, assaulted, looted 4 lakh taka cash, 10 bhori gold, valuables. Injured Arpan Bala (24) admitted to Chattogram Medical College. Jayjaydin, Bangladhara, April 23, 2025
  190 Chattogram District, Mirsarai Upazila May 11, 2025, around 5 PM Youth Dal leader Md. Abul Kashem (37) molested Tripura girl at home Sunday 5 PM in Karerhat Union claiming water; fled when she screamed. Threatened family against police complaint. OC confirmed initial molestation evidence. Prothom Alo, Swadesh Protidin, May 12, 2025
  207 Chattogram District, Kotwali Police Station May 15, 2025 United Indigenous Students Society' protested custodial death of Lal Tlang Kim Bonn (30) at Chattogram Jail (arrested April 2-3, 2024 Ruma/Thanchi bank robberies). Demanded release of detained community members, justice for Chingma Khayang rape-murder. Prothom Alo, May 19, 2025
  228 District: Chattogram Upazila: Sitakunda Solilpur Hill Village 01 June 2025 Late night Miscreants vandalized a statue at the public Sri Sri Mahashmashan Kali and Shiva Temple in Solilpur Union and set it on fire. The temple committee reported the incident occurred around 3 AM on Saturday night. Prothom Alo Chattogram Protidin 01 June 2025
  231 District: Chattogram Upazila: Rangunia 03 June 2025 Late night Miscreants carried out a daring robbery at Shantikunja Buddhist Vihar. Around 2 AM on Tuesday night, 4-5 masked robbers held Vihar head Deepananda Ther at knifepoint, looted the donation box, personal cash of 18,000 taka, two smartphones, and other valuables from the vlhar. Dainik Azadi 04 June 2025
  233 District: Chattogram Upazila: Mirsarai 04 June 2025 Around 8 PM Sangita Sutradhar (35), wife of Dipak Sutradhar, and their daughter Mithi Sutradhar (7) were abducted on their way home from coaching. The incident occurred around 8 PM on Wednesday near Muktojuddha Complex on the Dhaka Chattogram highway, opposite Mirsarai police station. An unknown woman stopped them, then a black microbuses took the mother and daughter away. No trace of them has been found even after 24 hours. Janakantha ATV 05 June 2025
  235 District: Banshkhali Upazila: Chattogram 09 June 2025 Night Police arrested Probir Chowdhury (47), a rural medical practitioner, for allegedly posting offensive content about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on Facebook. A case is ongoing against him. Prothom Alo Dainik Azadi 10 June 2025
  241 District: Chattogram Upazila: Potiya l l June 2025 Chattogram South District Chhatra Dal leader Tarekur Rahman Tarek has been accused of calling principal teacher Shyamal Kanti De of Haidgaon High School a "fascist" and giving him a 7 day ultimatum to resign, threatening forced removal if he doesn't comply. Dainik Purba Kon Dainikshikha.com 13 June 2025
  242 District: Chattogram Upazila: Potiya 16 June 2025 Around 2 PM Teacher Riton Bhattacharya of Adarsha High School went missing on his way home from Mathpara village to his residence. His mobile phone has been off since Monday afternoon, causing extreme anxiety among colleagues, students, and locals. Janakantha 16 June 2025
  258 Distrlct: Chattogram Upazila: Rauzan 25 June 2025 Morning Police recovered the body of Rupan Nath (37), son of Nani Gopal Nath from West Nath Para, buried in sand with head covered and body wrapped in tree leaves. It was found around 9:30 AM near Karnaphuli riverbank boat ghat in Bagowan Union, Yugi Para. Dainik Inqilab 25 June 2025
  263 District: Chattogram Chattogram University 04 July 2025 Around S PM Associate Professor Kushal Baran Chakroborty of the Sanskrit Department was humiliated by a mob labeling him a "fascist ally" at Chattogram University. The incident occurred inside the pro VC office around 5 PM on Friday during his promotion interview. Islami Chhatra Shibir and Islami Chhatra Andolon activists had gathered since noon. Prothom Alo Samakal 04 July 2025
  271 District: Chattogram Upazila: Anowara 08 July 2025 Deep night Miscreants broke into public Sri Sri Loknath Dham Temple in Kainpura area, looted puja pots, gold jewelry, CCTV cameras, and valuables. Temple authorities filed a case. Local Hindus are outraged and anxious. Janakantha Choice24 09 July 2025
  288 District: Chattogram Upazila: Mirsarai 26 July 2025 Around 12:30 AM Miscreants shot Mirsarai Puja Celebration Committee convener Anirban Chowdhury (50) seriously while he rode home from Mostannagar market around 12:30 AM Saturday. Two bullets hit him; he's hospitalized in critical condition. Sarabangla Dhaka Post 27 July 2025
  291 District: Chattogram Thana: Pachlaish 24 July 2025 Around 3:30 PM Land grabbers, Md. Mahiuddin, Al leader Mali Akbar, and neighbor Alomgir attacked and vandalized Ranjit Chowdhury's minority family home in Muradpur 1 No. Gate area around 3:30 PM Thursday, then seized his 4.67 sataks of land. Kalbela 29 July 2025
  314 District: Chattogram Upazila: Sitakunda August 12, 2025 Three journalists in Sitakunda, Dainik Kaler, Kantho reporter, and former Sitakunda Press Club president Soumitra Chakroborty, former GS and Janakantha reporter Liton Kumar Chowdhury, and Prothom Alo's Krishna Chandra Das, were harassed with rumors, misinformation, and ISKCON tags. They held a protest meeting at Sitakunda Press Club noon Tuesday. Yugantor 12 August 2025
  315 District: Chattogram Upazila: Fatikchhari 12 August 2025 Around 3 PM Nephew of AL leader Rashed Chowdhury (50) allegedly entered Paindong UP's Haid Chakia Multipurpose High School and assaulted principal Sunab Barua around 3 PM Tuesday; also hit senior teacher Ratan Kanti Chowdhury with bricks. Teachers and students detained him for the police. Yugantor 12 August 2025 Ajker Patrika 13 August 2025
  322 District: Chattogram Thana: Kotwali August 16, 2025 Police arrested 6 during Janmashtami procession from Andarkilla Saturday for displaying placards demanding release of Sanatan Jagran Jote spokesperson Chinmoy Krishna Das. Samakal 17 August 2025
  328 District: Chattogram Upazila: Sitakunda August 15, 2025 Rumors of mosque construction at sacred Chandranath Hill (Hindu pilgrimage site) sparked communal tension after Saiful's Facebook post; admin clarified no permission granted, inspected site to calm Hindus fearing harmony disruption. BBC Bangla 18 August 2025
  329 District: Chattogram Upazila: Potiya 21 August 2025 Around 9:30 AM Principal Shyamal Kanti De of Eidgaon High School assaulted by 6-7 terrorists en route to school around 9:30 AM Thursday on BOC Road in poura area while in CNG auto; they blocked vehicle, dragged him out, beat brutally with local weapons. Samakal Dhaka Post 21 August 2025
  359 District: Chattogram Upazila: Rauzan 08 September 2025 Late night Miscreants bent window bars, broke donation box, looted 2 bhori gold necklace from Adya Mata idol and cash ( 320,000 taka total) from Sri Sri Annada Thakur Adyapith Ramakrishna Sangha Ashram, North Gujra. Ittefaq Dainik Purba Kon Manabkantha 09 September 2025
  392 District: Chattogram Upazila: Anowara Sadar Union 01 October 2025 Around 9 PM During Mahanavami, Ashish Sarkar took family to pandal; returned 11 PM to find home ransacked, window cut, 3 bhori gold + 80,000 taka stolen from almirah. Filed complaint at thana. Prothom Alo 02 October 2025
  402 District: Chattogram Upazila: Boalkhali 07 October 2025 Dawn Miscreants set fire to the Bihar Buddha idol's tilak and century-old Bodhi tree cloth covering at Jyesthapura Central Vaishali Bihar, Shrip-Kharandwip Union; looted gold tilak from forehead. Ajker Patrika Samakal 07 October 2025
  408 District: Chattogram Sadarghat area, city 10 October 2025 Night Truck driver Sajib Chandra Nath (30), son of Profulla Chandra Nath from Temuhani, Jorarganj Thana, stabbed to death over trivial dispute at Jetty Gate by Yusuf Hossain Bijoy Friday night. Bangla Tribune Somoy Sangbad I I October 2025
  411 District: Chattogram Karnaphuli Thana 10 October 2025 Around 7 AM Theft at the public Sri Sri Jwalakumari Temple, Charlakshya Union; arrested Ruhidul Islam (48), son of late Ain Uddin from Naogaon. Stole 3 bhori silver anklets from the idol's feet, 2 ana gold plate from the waist, puja items (25,000 taka); caught by neighbors. Dainik Azadi 12 October 2025
  418 District: Chattogram Upazila: Hathazari 14 October 2025 Night Opi Dash (26), Charlakshya Chaudhrihat, Chikandia Union stabbed to death by miscreants; Md. Afsar Uddin (I 8) arrested in connection. BanglaNews24.com 15 October 2025
  421 District: Chattogram Upazila: Rauzan 17 October 2025 Around 3 PM Miscreants torched small trader Nidarsan Boro’ya’s (65) grocery shop over unpaid extortion; all stock/furniture burned ( 200,000 taka loss). Son of late Ullash Boro'ya, Paschim Andharmunik, East Gujura Union. Ittefaq 17 October 2025
  433 District: Chattogram Upazila: Sitakunda 19 September 2025 'Mob’ allegedly attacked journalist Liton Kumar Chowdhury (Janakantha Sitakunda correspondent, ex-Press Club GS) Sunday 8:30 PM at Rail Gate, Sitakunda poura sadar; hospitalized at CMCH injured. Prothom Alo Ittefaq 20 October 2025
  454 Sadarghat area, Chattogram city 08 November 2025 Midnight Theft at a century-old Kali Temple; sevayet family member Arijit Bhattacharya: gold/silver crowns and jewelry from idols, donation box cash broken/looted. First such incident. Prothom Alo Chattlar Khabar 09 November 2025
  463 Enayet Bazar area, Chattogram city 13 November 2025 Around 1 AM Youth Akash Ghosh (26) stabbed to death; Sunny arrested. Dispute over mobile repair dues escalated early Friday pre-dawn. The victim died at CMCH ER. Daily Star Somoy Sangbad 14 November 2025
  485 District: Chattogram Upazila: Sitakunda Kumira Union November 26, 2025 Qatar expat Badon Jal Dash returned Wednesday from a locked home (visiting in-laws Sandwip) to find about 3 million taka, gold/cash/fridge and valuables missing; an organized gang was confirmed by broken locks/ransacked rooms. Kaler Kantho 26 November 2025
  509 District: Chattogram Upazila: Rauzan Sadar Wards 7 & 9 18 December 2025 Dawn 5 homes torched after locking families inside: Sadhan Boro'ya (S/o Lakhindar Majhi, Keutia village Ward 7); Adhir Pal, Paran Pal, Probhat Pal, and Tun Tu Pal (S/o Kaminimohan Pal, Kulal Para Ward 9). Locals intervened, thwarting last. Amader Shomoy Dainik Azadi Ajker Patrlka 19 December 2025
  511 District: Chattogram Upazila: Anowara 26 December 2025 Night 4 temples looted same night Thursday, Haildhar Union Ward 6: 2 public, 2 family; gold chains, conch, plates, puja vessels, lotus, Shiva serpent, Nandi idol, copper trident, metal bell stolen. Prothom Alo Dainik Azadi 27 December 2025
  513 District: Chattogram Upazila: Rauzan 21 December 2025 Night 2 temples looted on the same night, Nojishpur Union Ward 5: Dulal Doctor + Rabindra Doctor homes; 4 ghats + gold, 2 brass idols, brass pot/bell, 2 plates, 2 shris, donation box cash (60-70K taka). Chattla Protidin 22 December
  516 District: Chattogram Upazila: Boalkhali 30 December 2025 Night Miscreants broke gate lock at Bidgram Tripureshwari Ma Temple, looted donation box cash; discovered Wednesday morning Talatala, Ward 8 Popadiya Union. Box found nearby field. Inqilab 31 December 2025
Chuadanga 157 Chuadanga District, Sadar Upazila April 12, 2025, evening Trivial dispute led to brutal hacking murder of Hindu youth Nipun Saha (24), son of Krishna Saha from Borbazar. Friday evening conflict at Borbazar escalated; Saturday miscreants hacked him fatally near Town Football Ground. Died Tuesday in Rajshahi ICU. Dainik Janakantha, Jago News 24, April 15, 2025
Cox's Bazar 88 Cox's Bazar District, Chakaria Upazila February 21, 2025, around 2:30 AM An armed 6-member gang attacked expatriate Shrimonto Dash's home in Batakhali Hindu Para. They tied up watchman Rabindra Dash (65), stabbed him multiple times, beat his wife Ruby Dash (38) and daughter Sukta Dash (16), looted 3 bhori gold, 12,000 taka cash, and goods worth at least 6 lakh taka. Jayjaydin, Dainik Azadi, February 22, 2025
  174 Cox's Bazar District, Chakaria Upazila, Kakara Union April 21, 2025, early morning 13-14 armed miscreants raided 101-year-old Haridas Rudra Mahajan's home in Rudrapalli, Ward 5; broke gate, held family at gunpoint, hacked with sharp weapons, looted 1.5 bhori gold, 1.31 lakh taka, 10 lakh valuables. 5 family members (2 women, 3 men) hospitalized. Dainik Inqilab, Dainik Azadi, April 22, 2025
  232 District: Cox's Bazar Upazila: Kutubdia 04 June 2025 Police arrested Md. Monir Alam (26) for allegedly stealing from Sri Sri Radha Govinda Durga Temple in Magdail area. Some stolen items were recovered based on information from the suspect. The local Hindu community is outraged by the incident. Kaler Kantho 05 June 2025
  274 District: Cox's Bazar Upazila: Chakaria 13 July 2025 Around 11 PM Police recovered the body of youth Suman Barua (29) from a local cremation ground around 11 PM Sunday. His face had a crushed mark on the right side and bitten tongue, suggesting foul play. His mother said he went to construction work at the crematorium in the morning and never returned; his phone went unanswered. Desh Rupantor 14 July 2025
  297 District: Cox's Bazar Upazila: Teknaf 18 July 2025 Dawn Miscreants abducted CNG driver Pavel Chakma en route from Whyakyang to Shamalapur around 6 AM Friday, released him after 150,000 taka ransom. Police later arrested Sakibul Islam (22), Forhad Mia (19), Md. Raviul Hossain (27), Md. Towasif(19) based on secret info. Somoyer Alo 20 July 2025
  298 District: Cox's Bazar Sadar Model Thana 27 July 2025 Around 6 PM Daring robbery at Khurushkul Rasbihari Temple around 6 PM Sunday; miscreants looted gold crown, neck chain, and earrings from idol (estimated loss 600,000 taka). Dainik Cox's Bazar 29 July 2025
  331 District: Cox's Bazar Thana: Chakaria August 21, 2025 Youth Durjoy Chowdhury (27) died mysteriously in Chakaria police custody. Headmistress Rabeya Khanom handed him over, accusing him of forgery of a 283,000 taka check and cash embezzlement from the school; after 10-12 days of pressure, chest pain, detained in a room till 5 pm Thursday, then to the police, who claimed suicide by hanging. Prothom Alo 22 August 2025 Yugantor 23 August 2025
  358 District: Cox's Bazar Upazila: Teknaf 01 September 2025 Dawn Organized kidnappers lured Sujan Chakma from Rangamati with job promise, abducted from Shaplachatuar auto-rickshaw 30 Aug morning, demanded 600,000 taka ransom. Released critically injured 31 Aug night at Shaplachatuar; died next dawn. Somoy Sangbad 07 September 2025
  394 District: Cox's Bazar Upazila: Ramu Joyarianala area 01 October 2025 Around 10 AM Police recovered youth's body from rubber garden, rope around neck hanging from tree. Raju Sharma (24), son of Ranjit Sharma, Ward S. Brother Choton Sharma: phone off after 5 PM Sunday; alleges planned murder, not suicide. Prothom Alo 01 October 2025
  427 District: Cox's Bazar Upazila: Maheshkhali 23 October 2025 3 Sanatan youths arrested over alleged Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) insult on Facebook re Mahanabi: Asim De (son of Mridul Kanti De), Uttam Kumar De (son of Rakhal De, HSC 2nd year Maheshkhali College), accomplice Biplab De (son of Kalipada De) at Thakur Tola. Cases filed. Yugantor 23 October 2025 Ekushey Patrika 24 October 2025
  442 District: Cox's Bazar Upazila: Teknaf 28 October 2025 Afternoon AL donor Gafur tortured elderly minority shopkeeper by beating, dragging from shop, pouring ghee into burning stove at Hotel Deep Plaza Market; son Supon Pal alleges cover up via law enforcement bribes. Barta Bazar 28 October 2025
  457 District: Cox's Bazar Upazila: Teknaf 10 November 2025 Late night Armed gang abducted youth Babu Surjo Moni Chakma (20), son of Mongchathaiang Chakma from Laturi Khola Chakma Para, Ward 4, Whyakyang Union at gunpoint after ransacking home. Dainik Purba Kon 11 November 2025
Cumilla 1 Cumilla District, Laksham Upazila, South Union Mudafarganj January 1, 2025, at night Thieves disconnected the CCTV camera at Sri Radhakrishna Temple, broke the idol, smashed the donation box, and stole 40-45 thousand taka along with two silver crowns from the idol's neck, two necklaces weighing about three bhori, earrings, bangles, and tikli worth an estimated 4-5 lakh taka. A week earlier, miscreants had stolen two motors, an electric meter, and the main switch from the same temple. Bangladesh Protidin, Kalbela, January 2, 2025
  60 Cumilla District, Lalmai Upazila, Bakoi North Union February 4, 2025, around 2:30 AM Miscreants broke into ancient Buddhist vihara in Alokdiya Madhya Para, stealing century-old octagonal alloy idol and 5 copper idols from Dharmodut Buddhist Vihara, leaving another broken idol in the field. Temple authorities filed case at Lalmai Police Station. Prothom Alo, Kaler Kantho, February 5, 2025
  180 Cumilla District, Muradnagar Upazila April 29, 2025 Hindus held press conference at Dhaka Reporters Unity demanding end to police harassment/false cases/extortion. Demanded removal of Cumilla S Muradnagar/Bangra OCs; resignation of Sports Advisor Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan. Dainik Inqilab, Kalbela, April 30, 2025
  196 Cumilla District, Lalmai Upazila, Bagmara South Union May 16, 2025, 9 AM Miscreants led by Najrul Islam attacked/vandalized Gopal Pal's ancestral tea shop on Paschim Ashwathatola village land on Friday, 9 AM, attempting forcible occupation/boundary wall. Assaulted family. Cumillar Kagaj, May 17, 2025
  206 Cumilla District, Lalmai Police Station, Bagmara South Union May 16, 2025, morning Nazrul Islam brought 200+ hired men Friday morning to grab Gopal Pal's Ashwathatola road/home/tea shop; locals/police stopped them. Ekushey Sangbad, May 17, 2025
  250 District: Cumilla Upazila: Sadar Dakshin 21 June 2025 Morning Abdul Ali of Boro Dharmapur village has been accused of grabbing land from the Shiva Chandi Temple and building a tin shed. When the temple priest Chandana Rahut tried to stop him Saturday morning, a clash ensued between both parties. Bangla Tribune, and Prothom Alo, 22 June 2025
  254 District: Cumilla Upazila: Muradnagar 26 June 2025 Around 10 PM Local BNP leader Fajr Ali has been accused of raping a 25-year-old Hindu woman after breaking into her home in Baherchar Pachkitta village, Ramchandrapur South Union, on Thursday night around 10 PM. Manabkantha BD Today 27 June 2025
  275 District: Cumilla Upazila: Sadar Dakshin 13 July 2025 Historic ancient Chandi Temple (from the king's era, 2 acres 68 sataks) has been encroached upon. Adjacent Munshi family included parts in their SA khatian; now most of the 1 acre 3 sataks in BS khatian is illegally occupied despite repeated recovery attempts. Sangbad 13 July 2025
  286 District Cumilla, Upazila: Lalmai 26 July, 2025 Night Miscreants cut windows and broke the lock of Bishawanbhar Thakur Temple in Tilain village, North Belghar Union, on Saturday night, looting gold jewelry, cash, and puja items. Local Hindus are outraged. Cumilla's Kagoj 7/28/2025
  313 District: Cumilla, Upazila: Muradnagar 11 August 2025 Midnight Attack and vandalism at Shyama Kali Temple in Hatash village, East Dhoir West Union. Miscreants entered and vandalized around midnight Monday; police arrested Saiful (28). Kaler Kantho; Desh TV, August 12, 2025
  350 District: Cumilla Upazila: Daudkandi 02 September 2025 Night Daudkandi Model Thana police arrested Suman Ray (43), son of late Jiban Ballabh Ray and Moumita Rani Ray from Lakshipur Raybari, South Elliottganj Union, Tuesday night under case for alleged insulting Islam status on Facebook. Janakantha 03 September 2025
  353 District: Cumilla Upazila: Muradnagar 04 September 2025 Illegal dredger operators digging soil from cropland including South Kali Temple land in B-Chaptila Bil, Brahmin Chaptila mouza, Ramchandrapur North Union, using local influence. Samakal Somoyer Alo 04 September 2025
  456 Distrlct: Cumilla Kotwali Thana November 11, 2025 Police arrested woman Trisha Das over alleged Islam/Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) insult on Facebook. Amader Shomoy 11 November 2025
  480 Distrlct: Cumilla Upazila: Daudkandi 25 November 2025 Late night Daudkandi Model Thana arrested Gautam Sarkar from Barkota village, Bitishwar Union over alleged Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)/Islam ritual insults. Son of Dilip Sarkar. Janakantha 26 November 2025
  499 District: Cumilla Upazila: Homna 12 December 2025 Battery rickshaw driver Shanto Chandra Das (18), son of village police Arun Chandra Das from Bijoynagar village, butchered; rickshaw stolen. Body recovered Friday from Kararkandi Bahir Khola Road crop field. Ittefaq Kalbela 12 December 2025
Dhaka 4 Dhaka District January 1, 2025 Out of 43rd BCS exam candidates whose names were gazetted for government job cadre allocation, 168 names were removed, including at least 71 from minority communities (Hindus and Buddhists), causing outrage among minorities. BBC News Bangla, January 1, 2025
  6 Dhaka District, Jatrabari Police Station January 1, 2025, around 7 PM Miscreants stabbed Dania College intermediate student Rajan Barman (17) in Jatrabari, leaving him critically injured. He was rescued and admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Bangladesh Protidin, Amader Shomoy, January 2, 2025
  30 Dhaka District, Motijheel area January 15, 2025 Indigenous students held peaceful sit-in protesting removal of artwork containing "Adivasi" word from textbooks at NCTB building. Students for Sovereignty group counter-protested with slogans; their members suddenly attacked indigenous students, injuring 12 seriously. Prothom Alo, Ajker Patrika, January 15, 2025
  31 Dhaka District, Shahjahanpur Police Station, Malibag area January 16, 2025 "Tauhidi Janata" attacked vegetarian Hindu restaurant "Gobinda's Kitchen" in Malibag for not serving beef, vandalized the premises, assaulted staff, manager, and owners, and threatened closure. BD Digest, January 17, 2025
  37 Dhaka District, Savar Upazila January 21, 2025 Land dispute: Miscreants led by land grabbers Mo. Jahangir Alam, Mo. Monir Hossain, Mo. Sanowar Hossain, and Mo. Saiful Islam attacked priest Shantosh Bhattacharya's home in Ashulia, looted 1.2 lakh taka cash and trees worth 1 lakh taka, built illegal structure, and threatened eviction. Kalbela, January 23, 2025
  41 Dhaka District, Hazaribagh Police Station January 23, 2025, around 11 PM Jewelry businessman Sajol Rajbanshi was shot in the knee; 7-8 motorcycle-borne miscreants looted 70 bhori gold jewelry and 4 lakh taka cash from his bag while he was returning home from Kamrangirchar via Section Bori Bandh area. Dainik Inqilab, Ajker Patrika, January 25, 2025
  72 Dhaka District, Turag Police Station February 13, 2025, 3:45 AM Miscreants attacked Sholhati Sarbojanin Durga Temple in Sector 18, vandalizing 2 idols. No arrests made; local Hindus outraged. Ajker Patrika, February 13, 2025
  78 Dhaka District, Uttara Dakshinkhan area February 15, 2025, around 11 AM During daytime, miscreants hammered bKash agent Shuman Kumar Pal (40) on head and brutally murdered him in Kaola Shialdanga area, looting cash and goods. Victim from Dakshin Madhabpur village, Bauphal Upazila, Patuakhali. Locals suspect targeted killing beyond robbery. Kalbela, Ajker Patrika, February 15, 2025
  95 Dhaka District, Keraniganj Upazila February 26, 2025, around 11 AM During the daytime, 5-6 masked miscreants entered Piklu Das's family home in Konda Jajira Rishipara while the family was at the temple; tied up Priya Das, broke almirah drawers, looted 8 bhori gold jewelry, and 2.12 lakh taka cash. Neighbors rescued her after hearing her screaming. Samoyer Kantoswor, Kaler Kantho, February 26, 2025
  102 Dhaka District, Keraniganj Upazila March 5, 2025, at night Miscreants stole 3 idols (Radha, Krishna, Nrisimha Dev) from Sri Sri Radheshyam Panchayet Temple. The police recovered them the next day from the temple area, and arrested Tara Miya (50). Kalbela, March 6, 2025
  103 Dhaka District, Adabor Police Station March 6, 2025 Police arrested Hindu man Biddhan Chandra Das from Shekhorte under Adabor PS for allegedly insulting the Prophet while getting a haircut at a salon. Locals closed shop in protest; Nazmul Hasan Khandkar filed a complaint. Prothom Alo, DTB, March 7, 2025
  104 Dhaka District, Keraniganj Upazila March 8, 2025, at night Pregnant Sanatan Hindu woman, upset with husband, took launch to Dhaka Sadarghat. Ashraful Islam Siam (20) and associates lured her with food/shelter promise to abandoned building in Pangaon Rishipara, gang raped her in turns. Admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital in critical condition. Somoy News, Dainik Janakantha, March 9, 2025
  106 Dhaka District, Savar Upazila March 9, 2025, at night In Ashulia, miscreants exploded cocktail, hacked and brutally murdered jeweler Dilip Das in front of wife at Nayorhat's Dilip Swarnalay while closing shop, looted gold jewelry. Kalbela, Prothom Alo, March 10, 2025
  108 Dhaka District, Savar Upazila March 8, 2025 Over land dispute, Mo. Jahangir Alam (62) and associates padlocked doors and set fire to part of Hindu priest Shantosh Bhattacharya's Ashulia home and kitchen late Saturday night. Neighbors extinguished fire after screams; family received no help despite prior complaints. March 10, 2025
  131 Dhaka District March 20, 2025 DU Bangla Dept student insulted Mahadev on Facebook; another threatened minority slaughter in 'Dh tudent Parliament' group. Sanatan students protested at Raju Sculpture demanding expulsion; university formed 5 Ajker Patrika, March 20, 2025
  166 Dhaka District April 21, 2025, morning Police recovered hanging body of army personnel Durjoy Shil from Banani; found with noose around neck in ceiling fan at Army Stadium guard room after night duty (2-6 AM). Ajker Patrika, April 22, 2025
  167 Dhaka District, Tejgaon Police Station April 20, 2025 Cosmetics Dept Production Officer Biddhan Babu allegedly insulted the Prophet during an office peon conversation; workers blocked roads in protest. The police arrested him. Channel 24, Dhaka Mai1, April 22, 2025
  189 Dhaka District, Kamrangirchar Police May 6, 2025 Police arrested Md. Masum Hossain (36) for threatening gold traders with murder and extorting 50,000 taka from Sajol Rajbanshi. Multiple murder/robbery cases pending. Prothom Alo, May 9, 2025
  202 Dhaka District, Savar Upazila May 17, 2025, around 5 PM Miscreants tied Abhijit De (34), son of Kamal Kanti De from Sultanpur, Raozan, Chattogram, to a tree and tortured him, suspecting child theft at Savar Health Complex Saturday, 5 PM. Police rescued/treated him about 8 PM; mentally traumatized. Dainik Desh Rupantor, May 18, 2025
  212 Dhaka District, Dhamrai Police Station March 19, 2025, around 7 PM Schoolgirl Priyanka Rajbanshi (16) from Kawalipara, Ganggutia Union went missing from home. Parents devastated after searches/legal aid failed. Area gripped by fear. RisingBD.com, May 21, 2025
  244 District: Dhaka Upazila: Damrai 16 June 2025 Late night Miscreants stripped the goddess idol at Kali Temple in Dakhin Para and stole Shiva idol's trident. At Harisova Panchayet Committee's Sheetala Temple in the same village, they looted items and left the idol stripped. Both incidents occurred at Ganggutiya temples on Monday night. Ekushey Sangbad.com Amader Shomoy.com, 17 June 2025
  253 District: Dhaka Thana: Khilket 26 June 2025 Bangladesh Railway authorities allegedly demolished a temporary Durga Temple on government railway land in Khilket without notice using bulldozers in the presence of railway officials and law enforcers, destroying the structure and idols. The temple committee claims no prior written notice was given. BBC Bangla 28 June 2025
  266 District: Dhaka Thana: Dhanmondi 03 July 2025 Dawn HSC examinee Rina Tripura (20) from Meherunnisa Girls School & College was seriously injured by knife attack by miscreants on North Circular Road near her college around dawn Thursday. She was hospitalized in critical condition. Dhaka Tribune 03 July 2025
  268 District: Dhaka Upazila: Savar Birulia Union 06 July 2025 Around 7 AM Alleged Awami League leader Ramjan and associates are forcibly occupying the land of NaiRadi Public Durga Temple in the Kakabo area. Their threats have left the local minority community living in fear. Inqilab Sangbad 07 July 2025
  301 District: Dhaka Upazila: Keraniganj July 3, 2025 Housing firm Maxwell Western City authorities are accused of grabbing 2.5 acres of land owned by Hari Kamal Biswas in Deuli mouza. At a press conference at Dhaka Reporters Unity's Sagar Runi venue on Sunday, Hari claimed the firm seized his land and filed false cases against him. Samakal 03 August 2025
  302 District: Dhaka August 2, 2025 155 prominent citizens labeled the custodial deaths of three Born community members as minority indigenous human rights violations: Bhan Lal Rual Born (35) on 17 July, Lal Sangmaoy Bonn (55) on 31 May, Lal Thleng Kim Born (29) on 15 May. They allege lack of medical care and extrajudicial killings; demanded judicial probe, accountability, and justice for Born community. Prothom Alo 02 August 2025
  332 District: Dhaka Thana: Tejgaon 22 August 2025 Around 10 AM National Minority Conference 2025: From Hills to Plains, Unwavering for Survival' by Minority Rights Movement at Khamarbari was cancelled by police obstruction on Friday morning despite indoor permission, angering minorities. BDNews24.com 22 August 2025
  398 North South University, Bhatara, Dhaka 04 October 2025 Night Journalism student Apurba Chandra (26) beaten by classmates over alleged Quran insult at NSU; police rescued, treated at DMCH ER, permanently expelled by university, sent to jail. Janakantha BDNews24.com 05 October 2025
  403 Tejgaon Thana, Dhaka 08 October 2025 Around 10:30 PM Multiple cocktail explosions at Farmgate near Holy Cross College & Holy Rosary Church Wednesday night 10:30 PM; security guards saw 2 fleeing. Prothom Alo Ajker Patrika 08 October 2025
  419 Milestone School & College, Dakshinkhan, Dhaka 14 October 2025 Science teach Abhijit Biswas permanently sacked for alleged 'offensive' Islam remark in class; confirmed in statement by principal Prof. EM Mannan, Moushari branch. Ajker Patrika 14 October 2025
  424 Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka 22 October 2025 Student Shrishanta Roy sent to jail under Cyber Security Act over alleged religious insult; Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Ehsanul Islam ordered Wednesday. BBC News NDNews24.com 24 October 2025
  451 Ramna area, Dhaka 07 November 2025 Around 10:45 PM Cocktail explosions targeted St. Mary's Cathedral on Friday at 10:45 PM ahead of Saturday's religious event; one exploded in the courtyard, 2nd thrown inside and failed to detonate (recovered by police). No casualties. Prothom Alo 12 November 2025 Samakal 08 November 2025
  452 Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU), Dhaka 07 November 2025 Student Dhonishri Roy (Master's 2nd sem, Microbiology, Animal Science & Vet Medicine) was expelled one semester and a lifetime hostel ban over alleged religious incitement on social media. Registrar Sheikh Rejaul Karim's notice on November 4, 2025. Samakal Yugantor 07 November 2025
  455 Three areas, Dhaka metropolis 10 November 2025 Three cocktail attacks on churches/schools in 1 month (no casualties): Holy Rosary Catholic Church (8 Oct), St. Mary's Cathedral and St. Joseph School/College (last Friday). AFP reports Christian community alarmed. Deutsche Welle 10 November 2025
  458 Cambrian College, Dhaka metropolis 11 November 2025 Kidnappers murdered Cambrian College student Sudipta Roy (17) after ransom refusal; semi-decomposed body recovered Tuesday afternoon from under-construction Turag Clty flat, Shah Ali Thana. Missing since 7 Nov; 80 million taka demanded via phone. Hacked with sharp weapon. Yugantor Somoy Sangbad 12 November 2025
  468 Dhaka metropolis 17 November 2025 BNP ex MP/candidate Harunur Rashid called Hindu puja ”Satan worship" at recent rally; BHBKCP, Puja Committees demand nomination cancellation/legal action for religious insult. Desh Rupantor Samakal 17 November 2025
  469 Dhaka metropolis 19 November 2025 Public Administration Ministry terminated Executive Magistrates (AC) Anup Kumar Biswas and Nobomita Sarkar without a show-cause notice on the training completion day, Wednesday. Sr Secretary Ehshanul Haq's notice. Daily Star Amader Shomoy 20 November 2025
  497 Govt Titumir College, Dhaka metropolis 08 December 2025 A student, Bishwajit Barman (Finance & Banking, 2023-2024 session), was granted a 2-day remand by the court for allegedly hurting religious sentiments and hurting the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in a case over a social media post. Bangla Tribune Kalbela 08 December 2025
Dinajpur 92 Dinajpur District, Parbatipur Upazila February 21, 2025 During annual Mahanam Yajna at Borohoripur Poddarpara village, miscreant Rifat Hossain (20) attacked priest Jameni Kant Mohanta (80) on head with screwdriver during ceremony, seriously injuring him. Transferred to Dinajpur Medical College Hospital. Somkal, February 21, 2025
  127 Dinajpur District, Ghoraghat Upazila March 17, 2025, morning Abdul Khalek (47) attempted to rape indigenous woman (36) in garden near her Ghoraghat home while collecting firewood. Fled when locals responded to screams; villagers caught and handed him to police. Prothom Alo, March 18, 2025
  128 Dinajpur District, Sadar Upazila March 19, 2025 Administration demolished temporary worship pandal and idols at Sri Sri Ragunath Jiu Temple courtyard in Rajbari Devottor Estate despite locals' permission request for puja to reclaim area from antisocials. Hindus outraged. Dainik Inqilab, March 20, 2025
  150 Dinajpur District, Sadar Upazila April 2, 2025, noon Police arrested Hindu Sajib Das from Bontora village on alleged Facebook religious insult. "Tauhidi Janata" extremists surrounded home; police permitted action. Family fled; local Hindus closed businesses in fear. Schoolteacher Upendranath Roy also arrested for sharing post. Dainik Inqilab, Amar Songbad, April 3, 2025
  162 Dinajpur District, Birampur Upazila April 17, 2025, afternoon Miscreants lured Bhavesh Chandra Roy (58) from home claiming illness, beat him to death. Family found him; doctors declared dead despite injury marks. Son questions "natural death" verdict in autopsy. BBC Bangla, April 20, 2025
  179 Dinajpur District, Birampur Upazila April 27, 2025 Miscreant Sujan Islam (27), fake kabiraj, raped indigenous girl claiming to exorcise "jinn" from home. Locked mother outside, assaulted girl inside; fled when locals heard screams. Khaborer Kagaj, April 28, 2025
  201 Dinajpur District, Birampur Municipality May 18, 2025 Jatiya Party leader Mostafizur Rahman and associates forcibly occupied excess land beyond the purchased plot from Sumati Rani's nephew in Islampara, built a brick wall blocking main gate. Family insecure despite police complaint. Prothom Alo, May 18, 2025
  220 Dinajpur District, Nawabganj Upazila May 26, 2025, around 10 AM Police recovered indigenous youth Shubh Soren's body from paddy field near Daudpur Union CCDB office/brickfield. Murder suspected; no visible injury marks. Bangladesh Protidin, Bhorer Chetona, May 26, 2025
  280 District: Dinajpur Upazila: Bochaganj 22 July 2025 Around 6 PM Over old enmity, Md. Mojammel Haq's three sons—Babul Rahman, Tariqul Rahman, Sharif ul Islam—and Munna hacked Neela Rani (44) seriously while she returned from inspecting crops in Manipur village around 6 PM Tuesday. Locals rescued and hospitalized her. Jayjaykal 23 July 2025
  303 District: Dinajpur Upazila: Bochaganj 04 August 2025 Night Miscreants vandalized five idols at Hat Madhabpur Ghugiya Cremation Kali Temple deep Monday night. Locals outraged, claiming better security could have prevented it. Shobar Desh 06 August 2025
  307 District: Dinajpur Upazila: Nawabganj 05 August 2025 Late night Miscreants cut tin roof and looted 4 bhori gold, 50 bhori silver, and 300,000 taka cash from Prantik Jewelers owned by Sri Ratan Chandra Biswas in Lalghat Bazar Tuesday late night, causing 1.1 million taka loss. Sangbad Amader Protidin 06 August 2025
  388 District: Dinajpur Upazila: Bochaganj 30 September 2025 ACC filed case against 4 for forging 22 deeds to grab 23 acres 31 sataks indigenous land in Sadamaha mouza, Rongao Union: Abdul Khalek, Md. Abdul Latif Mollah, Md. Abdus Salam (Mintu), Md. Abul Kalam Azad (Ripon) from Murshidhat village. Mahali/Santal families possess via inheritance. Samakal 30 September 2025
  505 District: Dinajpur Upazila: Kaharol Makri village 13 December 2025 Deep night Gas tablets killed fish in pond beside Sri Sri Chandi Temple; President Uttam Roy filed written complaint Kaharol Thana 14 Dec night. Pond used for temple development funds via fish farming. Community outraged/alarmed. Inqilab 15 December 2025
  507 District: Dinajpur Upazila: Bochaganj Atgaon Union 18 December 2025 Pre-dawn Thieves cut window grill at Satyaman Danghi Temple, looted donation box + Vishnu idol early Thursday Hatmadhapur village. President Kritdeb Sharma. Khola Kagaj 18 December 2025
  517 District: Dinajpur Upazila: Kaharol 17 December 2025 Late night Thieves entered private Kali Temple of Profulla Barman, Prasaspur village, threw Kali idol west, broke Yogini/Dahini idols' hands. Community outraged/alarmed. RTVBDNews 18 December 2025
Faridpur 7 Faridpur District, Madhukhali Upazila, Dumain Unlon January 3, 2025, evening 6-7 miscreants armed with local weapons attacked the home of Bir Muktijoddha Shyamal Basu (68) along with his wife Kakali Basu (60) and housemaid Preeti Malo (15) in Dumain village, held them at gunpoint, looted the house, and seriously injured all three with sharp weapons. They were admitted to Faridpur Medical College Hospital. Dainik Janakantha, Independent TV, January 4, 2025
  51 Faridpur District, Sadar Upazila January 31, 2025, around 11 PM Miscreant Md. Miraj Uddin (30) entered a Kali Temple in Bhatilakshmipur and vandalized a under construction Saraswati idol. The same indivldual had broken a Saraswati idol at Faridpur Sri Sri Radha Gobinda ISKCON Temple on February 7, 2024; police released him claiming he was mentally unstable. Prothom Alo, BDNews.com, February 1, 2025
  289 District: Faridpur Upazila: Sadar Kanaipur Union 29 July 2025 Night Miscreants vandalized several idols at Khas Kandi Public Sri Sri Kali & Durga Temple in Khas Kandi area Tuesday night. Local Hindus are extremely angry and agitated. Prothom Alo BDNews24.com 30 July 2025
  324 District: Faridpur Upazila: Boalmari 15 August 2025 Around 7 AM Daring dacoity at the minority home of late Chittaranjan Saha in College Road, Chhotogram, Boalmari pourashava around 7 AM Friday. Armed gang held Mallika Rani at gunpoint, beat her after blindfolding, and slit her left wrist when her daughter, Tapasi Saha, intervened. Protidiner Bangladesh 15 August 2025
  428 District: Faridpur Baitul Annan area, city outskirts 23 October 2025 Late night Daring dacoity at Meghla Jewelers, Baitul Aman Bazar; owner Dilip Kumar Roy discovered at 4 AM: locks cut, almirah/safe missing, 2 night guards injured. Khaborer Kagaj Amar Songbad 24 October 2025
  429 District: Faridpur Sadar Upazila 22 October 2025 Alleged youth leader Saiful Mollah cut/sold a century-old mahogany tree from the British-era Barunikhola Kali Temple compound (site of annual Baronir Mela); the temple committee filed a written complaint. Samakal Uttaradhikar7l News 25 October 2025
  441 District: Faridpur Upazila: Boyalmoni 30 October 2025 Midnight Daring dacoity at Narayan Chandra's home, Bordai Gram, Satair Union: armed gang tied hands/eyes, ransacked 2 rooms, looted 50 bhori gold, 450,000 taka cash and valuables. NTV Online Dhaka Times 30 October 2025
  477 District: Faridpur Upazila: Nagarkanda 25 November 2025 Police arrested youth Sagar Mol (19), son of Shrikant Mol from Shakarail village, Laskar Diya Union, over alleged Kaaba Sharif insult on Facebook. Yugantor Amader Shomoy 25 November 2025
  483 District: Faridpur Upazila: Sadar 28 November 2025 Dawn Thieves broke the front wall of Alipur Udyan Sangha Public Durga Temple 4-5 AM: looted a fan, a 9kg brass bell, a gas cylinder, a donation box, cash, and temple items. Prothom Alo Sangbad 28 November 2025
  491 District: Faridpur Upazila: Sadar Gourdi area, Saltha 05 December 2025 Around 5 AM Fish trader Utpal Sarkar (35) hacked to death, cash looted early Friday at Kalitala Bridge near Gourdi, Atghar Union. Hindu community terrified. Somoy News Ittefaq 05 December 2025
Feni 205 Feni DiStrict, SonagaZ1 Upazila, Char Chandia Union May 13, 2025 Awami League leader Jafor Ullah Nayan allegedly attacked/land-grabbed Uttam Kumar's land in Ward 2 and threatened murder. Victim in hiding; filed police complaint. RTV, May 18, 2025; Somoy Sangbad, May 19, 2025
  230 District: Feni Upazila: Sonagazi 02 June 2025 Local Awami League leader Jafor Ullah Noyon (48) has been accused of illegally occupying 26 sataks of land belonging to Uttam Kumar Das in Char Kandia 2nd Ward for a long time. After Uttam filed a complaint at the police station over the land grab, Noyon and his brother Abdul Halim attacked him with local weapons and threatened to burn his family and home if he didn't withdraw the case. Somoy TV 02 June 2025
  326 Distrlct: Feni Upazila: Sonagazi August 8, 2025 Late night Brothers Rafikul Islam Sohag (26) and Monowarul Islam Shimul (22) accused of raping mother of 4 from minority communlty in Satbariya, Matiganj Union, Thursday late night; tricked open door, tied/bound her, beat and raped her, looted gold earrings (2 ana), Nokia button phone, old smartphone, 3,000 taka. Protidiner Bangladesh 17 August 2025
  466 District: Feni Upazila: Sonagazi 16 November 2025 Night Auto-rickshaw driver/farmer Monorjon Roy (60), son of Jugendra Kumar Das from South Char Chandia, Char Chandia Union had throat slit. Wife Hiren Bala Das: left Sunday morning to cut paddy, ate lunch with family. Inqilab 22 November 2025
Gaibandha 10 Gaibandha District, Gobindaganj Upazila, Rajahar Union January 3, 2025 around 11 PM Land dispute leads to attack and arson in Santal village of Rajabirata area. Union chairman's men assaulted indigenous British Soron and his mother Philomina Hansda (55), threatened to burn their homes, then chairman Mo. Rafiqul Islam and his terrorist group attacked and set fire to two Santal homes. British Soron was hospitalized. Prothom Alo, Daily Star, Jugantor, January 4, 2025
  42 Gaibandha District, Palashbari Upazila November 11, 2024, morning Class 10 student Trishna Rani Sarkar (16) abducted on way to private tutoring by Kabir Hossain (27), Shihab (26), Shahin Mia (26) with help from local residents; police failed to rescue her after 3 months. Samoyer Kantoswor, January 24, 2025
  136 Gaibandha District, Gobindaganj Upazila, Rajahar Union March 23, 2025 UP Chairman Rafiqul Islam and associates occupied indigenous cemetery and 2 government khas ponds in Raja Birat Santal village. Santals protested; submitted memo to UNO citing attacks, vandalism, arson, forcible grabs. Jugantor, UNB, March 24, 2025
  173 Gaibandha District, Gobindaganj Upazila April 24, 2025 Santals protested at Katamor area demanding return of 1,842 acres land, end to attacks/vandalism/looting/arson/forcible grabs. Recall Nov 6, 2016 attacks killing 3 (Shyamal Hembrom, Ramesh Tudu, Mangal Mardi) injuring 30. Submitted UNO memo. Somkal, April 24, 2025
  269 District: Gaibandha Upazila: Saghata 04 July 2025 Late night Miscreants looted gold and cash from Loknath Jewelers owned by Ranjan Prasad in Bonar Para around some time Friday late night. Bangladesh Protidin 05 July 2025
  290 District: Gaibandha Upazila: Sadullapur 29 July 2025 Late night Dacoits entered kindergarten teacher Manlk Chandra Sarkar's home in Idilpur village around 1:30 AM Tuesday, wearing masks, tied up the family at gunpoint and with sharp weapons, ransacked almirahs and wardrobes, and looted 10-15 bhori gold, over 50,000 taka cash, a motorcycle, and valuables. Somoyer Alo BDNews24.com 30 July 2025
  345 District: Gaibandha Upazila: Sadullapur 01 September 2025, late night Miscreants set fire to Durga Puja idols under preparation. Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Kartik, Ganesh statues and materials burned around 1 AM Monday in Kamar Para Hamindapur area. Fire service controlled blaze but idols fully destroyed. Prothom Alo Bangla Tribune, 'September 2, 2025
Gazipur 80 Gazipur District, Sreepur Upazila February 19, 2025, daytime Auto driver Johny Ahmed (24) attempted to murder policeman Kamal Das during an anti-illegal auto rickshaw drive in Jaina Bazar area, Mahashroad. When Kamal tried to seize the keys, the driver accelerated, dragging him for 1 km with murderous intent. Ajker Patrika, February 19, 2025
  91 Gazipur District, Kaliganj Upazila, Jangalia Union February 24, 2025, around 3 AM Masked 4-5 miscreants broke into gold businessman Pradeep Karmakar's (65) home in Dewtola village, held him and his wife at weapon-point, looted 7 bhori gold jewelry, mobile phones, Gopal idol, 20,000 taka cash, and valuables. DTB, Bangladesh Bulletin, February 24, 2025
  264 District: Gazipur Upazila: Konabari 03 July 2025 Around 10:30 PM Miscreants stabbed gold trader Sanjit Mandal (38), looted 5 bhori gold jewelry and 200,000 taka, and detonated cocktails to create panic near Konabari College Gate around 10:30 PM Thursday. The minority community in the area is terrified. Desh TV Dhaka Tribune 04 July 2025
  333 Distrlct: Gazipur Upazila: Sreepur Not specified (ongoing since Aug 2024) Influential Khokon (son of Moslem Uddin Master) accused of forcibly grabbing 30 sataks land of Anil Chandra Shah in Kushadia village, Barami Union; planted saplings last year, sold 2 million taka sf ooil, tnd hreaatened murder when resisted. Written complaint was filed on Thursday night against Khokon Shelkh (42), Sumon Sheikh (38), Mnd da. Russell Sheikh (30). Protidiner Kantho 22 August 2025 Protidiner Sangbad 23 August 2025
  365 District: Gazipur Kashimpur Cremation Temple, city 17 September 2025 Afternoon Miscreants vandalized 6 partially prepared idols at Kashimpur Cremation Temple afternoon. Not fully ready/unpainted; artisans/locals left due to rain around noon, discovered broken 5-6 idols evening. Police investigating. Prothom Alo Kalbela 18 September 2025
  377 District: Gazipur Upazila: Kaliakair 24 September 2025 Around 9:45 PM Miscreants hacked businessman Dulal Pal (Gramin Jewelers owner, Kaliakair Bazar) en route home from the shop around 9:45 PM at Chapair Bridge looted 8 bhori gold plus cash. Hospitalized at Upazila Health Complex. Prothom Alo Ajker Patrika 25 September 2025
  415 District: Gazipur Upazila: Kaliganj Mathbari area 13 October 2025 Fraudulent deed (No. 2392/25 dated 11 March) by Md. Saiful Islam (29), son of Md. Shahid Mia from Nagar Bhaila, grabbed 9 sataks ancestral land of indigenous Biprob Gomej, son of Sunil Gomej, Mathbari village, Nagari Union. Victim discovered via sub-registry. Jaijai Din 13 October 2025
  475 District: Gazipur Upazila: Sreepur 22 November 2025 Police arrested Bandhan Saha (32) from Bormi Union over alleged Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) insult in Facebook Messenger group; Tahidi Janata protested immediately. RisingBD.com 22 November 2025
Gopalganj 34 Gopalganj District, Kashiani Upazila, Fukra Union January 20, 2025, night Miscreants attacked two temples in Tarail Uttarpara village at night, vandalized Durga Temple idols and worship items, Shitala Devi idol in Shitala Temple, then set both on fire. Somkal, Khaborer Kagaj, January 21, 2025
  52 Gopalganj District, Sadar Upazila February 1, 2025 Roads and Highways Department demolished wall of Adventist International Missionaries School in district town without notice, even during prayer time, leaving students unsafe and insecure. Kaler Khabar 24, Somkal, February 1, 2025
  67 Gopalganj District, Kashiani Upazila February 10, 2025, at night Miscreants vandalized 5 idols (Radha, Krishna, Lakshmi, Loknath) and worship items in the family Radhakrishna Temple at Sushanto Das's home in Ratail village, sparking outrage among Hindus. BDNews24.com, Dhaka Times, February 11, 2025
  83 Gopalganj District, Sadar Upazila February 22, 2025 Post-August Government change, land grabbers forcibly occupied ancestral property. Ujjol Biswas and brother Jewel Biswas tortured while obstructing illegal filling despite police investlgation confirming Hindu ownership. Family recelves ongoing death threats. Dainik Sakaler Somoy Sangbad, February 22, 2025
  111 Gopalganj District, Kotalipara Upazila, Kushla Union March 11, 2025, noon Daytime dacoity and murder at dentist Pol Majumdar Khokon's home in Lakirpara village; miscreants tied up son Piyas Majumdar (22), tortured him inhumanely, looted cash and gold. Doctors at Kotalipara Health Center declared Piyas dead. Kalbela, Dainik Inqilab, March 11, 2025
  153 Gopalganj District, Tungipara Upazila, Dumuriya Union April 9, 2025 A Hindu youth Mithun Biswas (40), a carpenter from Tarail village, had his Facebook ID hacked multiple times for anti-Islam posts. Filed GDs; held press conference at Gonoadhikar Parishad office claiming targeted framing. Police verified hacking. BDNews24.com, April 9, 2025
  229 District: Gopalganj Upazila: Kotalipara 01 June 2025 Around 2 PM Three days after going missing, the bound body of Buddhimanta Sarkar (70), priest of Sadachar Sebashram and Temple in Naiyar Bari, was recovered. The body was found around 2 PM on Sunday near the Ramsheel sluice gate of Upazila's Wapda canal. Police suspect he was murdered, bound, and dumped in the water. Somoy Sangbad BDNews24.com 01 June 2025
  237 District: Gopalganj, Upazila: Kotalipara 11 June 2025 Late night Pankaj Karmakar's Mansa-Kali-Sheetala Temple, the public Durga Temple, and Jaydeb Karmakar's Durga Temple. The thefts occurred on Thursday night. 2025-06-13 00:00:00
Habiganj 49 Habiganj District, Lakhai Upazila January 26, 2025, 7 AM 10-15 terrorists led by Wahab Mia attacked journalist Sani Chandra Biswas's family home in Swajonogram, vandalized property, insulted family members, and threatened murder and expulsion from country. Dainik Banglar Adhikar, January 28, 2025
  75 Habiganj District, Nabiganj Upazila, Korgao Union February 7, 2025, around 6 PM Local miscreants Ruhul Mia, Sujan Mi, and their associates obstructed the century-old cremation ground renovation funded by a government grant, attacked workers, verbally abused Hindus, and threatened land grab. Hindus filed a written complaint with the Upazila Nirbahi Officer. Bangla Kantho, February 13, 2025
  209 Habiganj District, Madhabpur Upazila, Bulla Union May 21, 2025 Locals' human chain protested LGED road construction over Radha Gobinda Temple land despite illegal structures elsewhere. The priest demanded justice/investigation for the alleged violation of a minority religious site. Desh Channel, May 21, 2025
  260 District: Habiganj Upazila: Sadar 03 July 2025 Dawn Miscreants brutally murdered l0th-grade student Joni Dash (16) with sharp weapons and seriously injured his elder brother Jiban Dash Joy at their home in Ram Saha Bari area. Around dawn on Thursday, robbers entered for loot; when caught, they attacked unexpectedly. Joni was declared dead at the hospital. Ajker Patrika Ekhan TV 03 July 2025
  368 District: Habiganj Mahila College Road area, city 20 September 2025 Around 10:30 PM A gang led by Enamul Haq Sakib attacked Bablu Harijan's home in Harijanpatti over unpaid extortion, vandalized, and injured another woman. Ajker Patrika 21 September 2025
  431 District: Habiganj Upazila: Nabiganj 22 October 2025 Freedom fighter Manik Lal Dash (70), son of late Rosmoy Dash from Sonapur village found dead in Shoulagar Haor reservoir day after missing; went for morning walk Wednesday. GD filed. Kaler Kantho BDNews24.com
  443 District: Habiganj Upazila: Madhabpur November 1, 2025 Organized miscreants attacked a Hindu home in Harishyama Palpara late Thursday night; several were injured, and gold jewelry and cash were looted. Police arrested Chaibid Ali and Dudh Mia early Saturday morning. Manabkantha 01 November 2025
Jamalpur 246 District: Jamalpur Upazila: Sadar 18 June 2025 Four Hindu families evicted and the abandoned district Awami League office built on government-allotted property they occupied remains deserted post-government fall. The families still can't return home; two have fled to India out of desperation. Breakingnews.com.bd 18 June 2025
  294 District: Rajbari Upazila: Baliakandi Jamalpur Union 28 July 2025 Around 11 AM Over a trivial matter, youth Rabbul Khan (25) allegedly vandalized and looted grocer Naresh Roy's shop around 11 AM Monday, beating his family, issuing death threats, and causing about 200,000 taka loss. Dainik Inqilab 29 July 2025 Dainik Nabachetna 30 July 2025
  366 District: Jamalpur Upazila: Sarishabari September 21, 2025 Deep night Miscreants vandalized 7 idols’ heads/parts at the puja temple in Tariapara, Pourashova, deep Saturday night. Committee preparing annual puja; suspect Habib ur Rahman, son of Sohrab Mistri from Shimulapalli. Ittefaq; BDNews24.com; Janakantha, 21 September 2025
Jessore 12 Jessore District, Bagarpara Upazila January 4, 2025, at dawn Miscreants posing as police raided two minority homes in Borvag village, looting cash, mobiles, gold jewelry, and valuables from Poushupati Devanath (70) and Bishwanath Devanath (52). Prothom Alo, Ajker Patrika, January 4, 2025
  18 Jessore District, Chowgacha Upazila January 6, 2025, around 8 PM Jeweler businessman Dhirendra De (65) was abducted; miscreants demanded 10 lakh taka ransom, looted 4 lakh taka cash, ring, and watch from him, then released him in the Zhikorgacha Police Station area. Prothom Alo, Samoy Sangbad, January 7, 2025
  82 Jessore District, Abhoynagar Upazila February 17, 2025 BNP leader FM Alauddin and associates tortured Hindu family and forcibly occupied their 36-year Nowapara pour area. Victim Piyas Karmakar held press conference at Jessore Press Club on February 20 claiming no administrative remedy. Somoy News, Jago News 24, February 20, 2025
  99 Jessore District, Sharsha Upazila March 2, 2025, morning BNP Ward 1 chairman Abu Bakkar Paran forcibly occupied the homestead land of a Hindu day laborer, Shri Mihir Kumar Majumdar, in Ulashee Purba Para village, despite valid documents, built a boundary wall. HourNews.com The Daily Campus, March 3, 2025
  119 Jessore District, Jhikorgacha Upazila, Shankar pur Union March 12, 2025, around 11:30 PM Alauddin Sardar (50) attempted to rape 30-year-old minority housewife in Bokuliya village after husband left with 2 daughters for relative's home; threatened with sharp dao, assaulted her. Fled when family heard screams; police arrested him. Dainik Inqilab, Dhaka Times, March 15, 2025
  159 Jessore District, Sharsha Upazila, Kayba Union April 16, 2025 BNP Joint Secretary Tajuddin and associates forcibly occupied 33 decimal Pal Para homestead land in Baguri village used by Pal families for generations, planted cement pillars. Pal community filed complaints with UNO/DC. Somoyer Khabar, Samoyer Kantoswor, April 16, 2025
  175 Jessore District, Keshupur Upazila April 23, 2025, at night Miscreants cut window grill of Sadhan Bhattacharyya's Shrifola village home, held family hostage, looted 5 bhori gold, 3 lakh taka cash, valuables. Family terrified. Kalbela, Songbad, April 25, 2025
  213 Jessore Distrlct, Abhoynagar Upazila May 22, 2025, at night Retaliation for Khet Dal leader Tariqul Islam's murder: miscreants looted/vandalized/arsoned 20 Hindu homes in Dohar Mashiahati, 2 shops in Sundoli market, injured 10. Village men fled; women/children terrified. Police deployed; demands for arrests/compensation. Prothom Alo, Somoy Sangbad, May 23, 2025
  224 Jessore District, Monirampur Upazila May 28, 2025, noon Daytime theft at Kartik Das's home in Jolkara, Rohita village; back door broken; 1.5 bhori of gold, cash, and valuables looted between 3-6 PM Wednesday. (Source not speclfied in text)
  310 District: Jessore Upazila: Keshobpur 07 August 2025 Night Miscreants destroyed banana garden of teacher Pradip Kumar Sarkar in Baliadanga village at night. He reported 40 trees beside his home cut down; filed case against unknowns at Keshobpur police station. Kaler Kantho 09 August 2025
  399 District: Jessore Upazila: Abhoynagar 05 October 2025 11 AM Miscreants dragged elderly Sushama Mallik (60), wife of late Sadhu Ranjan Mallik from Palpara into alley near Shahibag Mor Animal Hospital Road, Nawapara, looted l bhori gold bangles, l bhori chain, 0.5 bhori earrings ( 500,000 taka). Inqilab 05 October 2025
  412 District: Jessore Upazila: Keshabpur 12 October 2025 Deep night Theft Sunday night at Baliadanga Public Debalaya Trust Temple: gold jewelry from idols, Shalagram shilas, puja items (1.2 million taka) from Kali/Jagannath/Shiva temples. GS Uttam Kumar Ghosh. Prothom Alo Kalbela 13 October 2025
  445 District: Jessore Upazila: Abhoynagar 02 November 2025 Deep night Dacoity at Soukhin Jewelers, Mashia Hati Bazar late Sunday night. Owner Gautam Karmakar (50) from Kultia village, Monirampur Upazila: 2 bhori gold and 24 bhori silver jewelry (>400,000 taka) from locker. Closed shop 10 PM. Prothom Alo 03 November 2025
  520 District: Jessore Upazila: Monirampur 19 December 2025 Late night 7-8 masked dacoits in a private car/motorcycle broke the iron gate, beat Nirmal Das with his wife, Sushma Das, unconscious, looted 5-7 bhori gold and 40,000 taka (paddy sale cash); threatened to kill 2 children if they screamed. Rupantor Protidin 20 December 2025
Jhalakathi 16 Jhalakathi District, Sadar Upazila, Nobogram Union January 6, 2025, around 11 PM Miscreants brutally murdered mobile phone businessman Suddeb Haldar (28), son of Subrata Haldar from Betora village, by hacking him with sharp weapons while he was returning home from closing his shop in Rampur Jorapol area. Dainik Inqilab, Kaler Kantho, January 7, 2025
  53 Jhalakathi District, Rajapur Upazila February 1, 2025, around 8:30 PM While journalist Gopal Karmakar Ratan was returning home on motorcycle with cash, jewelry, and shop items from closing his shop, helmeted miscreants stopped him in Kamar Potty area, hacked him with sharp weapons, snatched two bags, and fled after firing blank shots when locals approached. Gopal was seriously injured. Kalbela, February 2, 2025
  112 Jhalakathi District, Sadar Upazila March 9, 2025 Miscreants exploded cocktail and attempted robbery at Ma Kali Jewelers in Doctorpotty during iftar time; fled after locals resisted and they fired shots/exploded more cocktails. Created terror among Sanatan business owners. Prothom Alo, Bangla Tribune, March 9, 2025
  425 District: Jhalakathi Upazila: Nalchiti Nachonmahal area 22 October 2025 11 AM Influential gang accused of grabbing ancestral property, attacking/threatening murder of minority family; Akash Biswas Sujit (40), son of late Shantosh Biswas held press conference at Nalchiti Press Club. Accused: Anwar Howlader (48), wife Nazma Begum (Suma) (38), relative Abul Kalam (60), son of late Mujahar Howlader + others. Barishal Bani 22 October 2025
Jhenaidah 15 Jhenaidah District, Kaliganj Upazila, Roygram Union January 5, 2025, evening Land grabbers Evan (son of late Mizanur Rahman) and Jahid (son of Adi1 Uddin Mondol) forcibly occupied 25 kattha land of a Hindu family despite receiving 70,000 taka and 5 lakh taka loan repayment. They assaulted Sree Sufol with hammer and iron rod in Khamarmundiya village, seriously injuring him, and threatened murder unless he transfers the land. Swadesh TV News, January 6, 2025
  170 Jhenaidah District, Kaliganj Upazila April 23, 2025, around 1:30 AM Miscreants cut wall of Alok Bose's Bose Jewelers at Jenata Mor, broke lock, looted 8 bhori gold and 1.5 lakh taka cash (15 lakh total). Dainik Amader Somoy Sangbad, April 24, 2025
  218 Jhenaidah District, Kaliganj Upazila May 22, 2025, at night Arson attack on playwright/poet/orator Prashanta Haldar's rural home, Thursday midnight; 62 artists/writers condemned the planned attack linked to prior incitement, demanded exemplary punishment. Somkal, NTV, May 26, 2025
  337 District: Jhenaidah Upazila: Kaliganj 24 August 2025 Afternoon Minority businessman Sunil Saha and son Shobhan assaulted in Kaliganj over extortion refusal Sunday afternoon at Jason Agro pickup on College Road; youth demanded money, attacked Shobhan with hammers when he intervened. Dainik Purbanchal 26 August 2025
  371 District: Jhenaidah, Upazila: Shailkupa 23 September, 2025 Early morning Bikash Kumar Biswas said guards left at 4 AM; suspect Manjer Biswas broke Asur, Kartik, Saraswati + 3 other idols' heads. Kaler Kantho, 'September 23, 2025
  375 District: Jhenaidah Sadar Upazila, Noldanga 24 September 2025 Early morning Theft at Siddheshwari Kali Temple; miscreant broke lock, stole items, caught on CCTV. Jhenaidah SP Md. Monjur Morshed and officials inspected after report. Kaler Kantho Khaborer Kagaj 24 September 2025
  437 District: Jhenaidah, Upazila: Sadar, Kalicharanpur Union October 26, 2025 Protest roadblock on Jhenaidah Dhaka highway at Madhupur Chowrasta against assault on father-son Rajkumar Biswas andTusar Biswas (Uttar Kashtasagara village) by JSD volunteer district acting president's son; army/police assured justice; blockade lifted. Jessore Barta; Padma Songbad, 27 October 2025
  474 District: Jhenaidah Upazila: Sadar 23 November 2025 Dawn An armed masked gang entered Sajib Kumar Basu's home, son of late Anup Basu, Dakshin Shikarpur, Ghorshal Union at 4:30 AM; held a couple at gunpoint, broke the almirah, and looted 10 bhori gold and 300,000 taka. Daily Star 23 November 2025
  522 District: Jhenaidah In front of Pourashova 29 December 2025 Rickshaw puller Gobinda Biswas was beaten as an alleged Indian ’RAW' agent after a red thread was spotted on his wrist; attackers spread rumors. The victim was mentally unstable. FollowUp News 29 December 2025
Khagrachari 182 Khagrachari District, Lakshichari Upazila May 1, 2025, around 10:30 AM Police arrested two Muslim youths Mafizul Islam and Abu Taleb Gazi for gang-raping 18-year-old Hindu girl; filmed on mobile while she washed clothes by canal. Suspects confessed during initial interrogation. Eid Din, May 3, 2025
  257 District: Khagrachari Guimara Thana 05 June 2025 10 AM Settler Bengali Md. Sultan Bhuiya has been accused of attempting to rape a Jumma housewife in Purba Boro Pilak, 2 No. Hafchori Union. Hill Voice 06 June 2025
  277 District: Khagrachari Upazila: Sadar 27 June 2025 Night A Tripura teenage girl was raped in Bhaibonchora area during overnight stay at a relative's after Rath Yatra fair on 27 June. Police arrested Saddam Hossain, Enayet, Sakib Alam, Arman Hossain; Munir Hossain and Sohel Islam remain at large. Khaborer Kagaj Dhaka Post 17 July 2025
  376 District: Khagrachari Upazila: Sadar 23 September 2025 9 PM Class 8 indigenous girl gang raped returning from private tuition around 9 PM. Found unconscious in field 11 PM; 'Jumma Chhatra Janata' protested on Wednesday. Prothom Alo Yugantor 24 September 2025
  384 District: Khagrachari Guimara Upazila 28 September 2025   Prothom Alo Kalbela 28 September 2025
Khulna 40 Khulna District, Sonadanga Police Station area January 24, 2025, around 9 PM Khulna University Hindu student Arnav Kumar Sarkar (26), son of Nitish Chandra Sarkar, was shot in the head and brutally hacked to death by motorbike-borne miscreants while drinking tea at Tentultola Mor area. Prothom Alo, Ajker Patrika, Somkal, January 24, 2025
  85 Khulna District, Koira Upazila, North Bedkashi Union February 23, 2025 Land grabber Golam Rasul evicted Josna Adhikary and family (3 children, elderly mother-in- law) from 17 decimal homestead land on August 6, 2024, using tenant terrorists. A homeless family lives inhumanely as the police/administration/village council provide no solution. Prothom Alo, Somkal, February 23, 2025
  93 Khulna District, Khulna University February 25, 2025 Syndicate renamed buildings: Satyendranath Bose Academic Building to Academic Building-1, Jagadish Chandra Bose to Academic Building-2, Jibanananda Das to Academic Building, Prafulla Chandra Ray Central Lab to KU Central Lab. VC claims due to student demands; Education Advisor Wahiduddin Mahmud expressed hurt over renaming Hindu luminaries' names. Prothom Alo, The Daily Star, February 25, 2025
  138 Khulna District, Dacope Upazila, Laudob Union March 26, 2025, around 3 AM Miscreants cut 2 locks of the traditional Arya Harisova Temple in Laudob and stole a brass Krishna idol. Discovered after morning or during worship following the daily closure. Prothom Alo, BDNews24.com, March 26, 2025
  194 Khulna District, Sadar Upazila May 15, 2025, around 9 AM Extortionists shot Teligati High School headmaster Dilip Kumar Sarkar in knee en route to school at Teligati Masjid after he refused demands. Admitted to Khulna Medical College. Jayjaydin, Prothom Alo, May 15, 2025
  203 Khulna District, Paikgacha Municipality area May 16, 2025, afternoon Ex-panel mayor Kabita Rani Das assaulted/molested/looted 2.3 lakh taka cash, 4 bhori gold after refusing extortion. Zakir Hossain, Mostafa Mirdol and group vandalized home. Press Conference at Pikegacha Reporters Unity. Dainik Dhaka Protidin, Protiddiner Bangladesh, May 17, 2025
  285 District: Khulna Upazila: Paikgacha 26 July 2025 Daring dacoity at home of Shivbati Govt Primary School headmaster Bijan Kanti Mal. Around 2 AM Saturday, armed miscreants held Bijan and wife Dipali Biswas at gunpoint, beat them brutally, looted cash, gold, and valuables, and threatened murder if 100,000 taka not paid within 4 days. Bangladesh Protidin ATV 27 July 2025
  348 District: Khulna, Upazila: Koira 02 September 2025 11 AM Lipika Mandal (wife of Pradip Mandal) held a press conference protesting a conspiracy to grab their possessed land in Bej Para village. Ongoing dispute with Maruf Hossain, Sirajul Islam, Makim Dhali gang over 39 bigha in Bhandar Pole mouza; opponents filed a civil suit in the DC joint judge court while plotting seizure. FNS September 2, 2025
  395 District: Khulna Upazila: Paikgacha 03 October 2025 Night Police arrested ex joint convener of volunteer group Rajib Neowaaz for threatening/attacking Batikali public puja pandal. Priest Adhir Mol filed case; accused entered during Durga Puja, stopped instruments, abused, assaulted priest causing panic. Protidin Khulna Khulna Gazette 04 October 2025
  434 District: Khulna Upazila: Dacope Sutarkhali village 23 October 2025 Around 10 PM Police arrested Purwayan Mandal (27) Thursday from Sutarkhali over alleged Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) insult comment on Facebook post. RisingBD.com 24 October 2025
  444 District: Khulna Paikgacha Thana 02 November 2025 Around 6 AM Police rescued near-dead Ripon Makhal (35), hands/feet bound below knees with rope, from Shivsa River char early Sunday morning. Fishermen alerted the thana; admitted to upazila health complex. Son of Mikhail Makhal, Ward 7 Christian Para, poura. Jaijai Din Kaler Kantho 02 November 2025
Kishoreganj 140 Kishoreganj District, Ostagram Upazila March 27, 2025 Miscreants evicted tenants from Manik Chandra's ancestral shop land in Borbazar, beat them, claimed ownership with signboard, threatened family including Nitai Chandra with death when resisted. No remedy despite complaints; held press conference at DC office library. Somoy Sangbad, March 27, 2025
  279 District: Kishoreganj, Upazila: Katiadi 16 July 2025, Around 4 PM Over a trivial matter, Chandpur Barobari Govt Primary School clerk Monir Khan assaulted principal teacher Biraj Kishore Deb Nath around 4 PM Wednesday. The injured teacher was hospitalized; he filed a written complaint at the police station. Jaijai Din Yugantor, 19 July 2025
  351 District: Kishoreganj Upazila: Kuliyarchar 03 September 2025 Afternoon Assistant teacher, Md. Enamul Haq and his wife were accused of assault and attempted molestation of female teacher Mitali Chakroborty at Barachar Mohammad Ali Govt Primary School, Ramdi Union, over a land dispute. The dispute escalated to the office where Enamul attacked her in front of colleagues; her husband, Shashanka Goswami Chayan beaten when intervening. Kaler Samaj 03 September 2025
  459 District: Kishoreganj Upazila: Itna 11 November 2025 Deep night Repeat theft at Purba Gram Radha Govinda Central Temple; early Wednesday morning, devotees found a broken plate and scattered items during kirtan. Treasurer Nirmal Barman: old puja items, solar battery, brass pot stolen (2-3 yrs after previous theft). Khola Kagaj Haor Times 12 November 2025
  488 District: Kishoreganj Big Bazar area, city November 22, 2025 Jewelry shop employee Sourabh Chakroborty (22), son of late Sanjit Chakroborty from Rudar Podda, Jaraitola Union, Nikli Upazila missing since 22 Nov; family anxious after week-long search. Jaijai Din, Bangladesh Bulletin 30 November 2025
Kurigram 137 Kurigram District, Sadar Upazila, Panchgachi Union March 24, 2025 Police recovered the hanging body of Smriti Rani (35), wife of Kartik, and a Mother of three children, from Gobindapur village, from Rafiqul Islam's cowshed in the Arajikadom Tola area. Jugantor, Dainik Desh Rupantor, March 24, 2025
  295 District: Kurigram Upazila: Nageshwari 27 July 2025 Late night Land grabbers Rifikul Islam and Bachchu Mia led attackers who assaulted Lila Rani's Hindu family home in Rayganj Bazar around I:30 AM Sunday, seriously injuring Momota Rani, Ramkrishna, and Prankrishna. Victims held a press conference Tuesday. Sakaler Shomoy 29 July 2025
  504 District: Kurigram Upazila: Rajarhat 14 December 2025 Around 9 AM Night guard Tapan Kumar Sarkar (50) murdered inside cigarette company office; body recovered Sunday morning Shantinagar after locals alerted police. Ittefaq Yugantor 14 December 2025
Kushtia 120 Kushtia District, Mirpur Upazila, Baruipara Union March 14, 2025, afternoon Police recovered body of Shantoshi Bala Dashi (48), wife of Jhantu Das from Rishi Para, from tobacco field in Mashan village. Miscreants tortured then strangled her while collecting firewood nearby. Khaborer Kagaj, Bangladesh Protidin, March 15, 2025
  148 Kushtia District, Kumarkhali area April 3, 2025 Miscreants defaced Rabindranath Tagore mural at Jilapitol entrance with black ink, distorting the portrait and name spelling Thursday night. Viral social media sparked outrage among Tagore devotees. The police inspected the site. Khaborer Kagaj, April 5, 2025
  362 District: Kushtia Mirpur Upazila, Poradaha Union 14 September 2025 Around 8:30 PM Idol vandalism at Swarupdah Palpara Kali Temple; miscreants stole surveillance camera after breaking Kartik and Saraswati idols' heads/hands. No power, light rain at time. Ittefaq Prothom Alo 15 September 2025
  374 District: Kushtia Mirpur Upazila 24 September 2025 Gang posing as East Bengal Communist Party members demanded extortion from several Sanatan teachers, threatening family harm/death; 2 paid via bKash. Kept secret fearing safety; area terrified. Ajker Patrika 24 September 2025
  393 District: Kushtia City Arroyapara area 01 October 2025 Around 9 PM Loot at 2 flats in multi-story building during Navami night; families returned from pandal to find theft. Victims lawyer Probir Shanal, Mrityunjoyan Sarkar: cash, gold jewelry, valuables stolen. Prothom Alo 02 October 2025
Lakshmipur 116 Lakshmipur District, Raipura Upazila March 13, 2025, at night Miscreant with cloth over face entered Sri Sri Mahamaya Temple, vandalized idols. Police arrested one person; the Sanatan community was outraged. Prothom Alo, RTV, March 14, 2025
  215 Lakshmipur District, Ramganj Upazila May 24, 2025, late night Miscreants hacked businessman Shribash Chandra Das on rickshaw returning from Alipur Pol via Nagader Pol; looted cash after wounding right hand/leg. OC confirmed investigation. Jayjaydin, May 25, 2025
  420 District: Lakshmipur Mirganj Bazar area 15 October 2025 Night Daring theft at Ma Jewelers; thieves broke the cash box (25,000 taka), safe (24 bhori 9 ana gold 5 million taka, 35 bhori silver 105,000 taka). Owner Gobinda Majumdar from North Hamchadi. Police arrested the main accused, Kamal Parvez Milan (46), Md. Khalil Mridha (40). Amader Shomoy.com Dhaka Mail 19 October 2025
Lalmonirhat 26 Lalmonirhat District, Kaliganj Upazila January 9, 2025, at night Miscreants stole brass idols of Kali and Shiva along with gold crown and three chains from Sri Sri Bhabotarini Kali Temple in Tushbhandar village. Kalbela, Bangla Tribune, January 10, 2025
  252 District: Lalmonirhat, Upazila: Sadar 20 June 2025 Around 2 PM An agitated mob severely beat salon owner Paresh Chandra Shil (69) and his son Bishnu Chandra Shil (35) over alleged offensive remarks about Islam and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), then handed them over to the police who arrested them. Dainik Manabkantha. Desh TV 22 June 2025
Madaripur 308 District: Madaripur Upazila: Sadar 07 August 2025 Around 3 AM Miscreants vandalized 4 idols at Ganesh Pagla Temple and Radha Krishna Temple near Parvatbagan Dighirpara, Mostafapur Union, around 3 AM Thursday. Sadar police inspected the site morning after. Desh TV Sangbad 08 August 2025
  367 District: Madaripur Upazila: Shibchar Daiyarchor Mouza 21 September 2025 Influential Sirajul Islam Siru Chowdhury and relatives (sons) Abu Khayer grabbed 10 sataks possessed land of elderly Ramesh Saha's wife Khana Rani Saha despite long-term tax payment/possession; building shops despite police complaint, issuing threats. Family terrified. Yugantor 21 September 2025
Magura 165 Magura District, Sreepur Upazila, S No. Kadirpara Union April 13, 2025, morning Over 17-acre devottar property dispute (2012 court ruled in favor), ex-UP member Nazrul Islam and 70-80 miscreants armed with sticks/local weapons attacked Hindu homes in Kadirpara village Sunday morning, injured 12 (6 seriously admitted to Magura Sadar Hospital). Terror among locals. Kalbela, April 14, 2025
  223 Magura District, Sreepur Upazila May 27, 2025, at night Miscreants sedated Himangshu Shekhar Roy's (85) Harindi village family, looted everything Tuesday night. Police investigating seriously. Prothom Alo, Jayjaydin, May 29, 2025
  225 Magura District, Sreepur Upazila May 28, 2025, at night Brutal gang-rape/robbery at Kishor Kumar Roy's Harinandi village home; wife gang-raped, both beaten unconscious. Area terrified; demands for investigation/punishment. Bangladesher Chitro, May 29, 2025
  283 District: Magura Upazila: Sadar 26 July 2025 Around 11 PM Miscreants strangled businessman Bhajan Kumar Guha (55) to death around 11 PM Saturday on Chayabithi Road, Pasu Hospital Para. Police arrested youth Abir Biswas linked to the murder. Yugantor Independent TV 27 July 2025
  382 District: Magura Upazila: Sadar 25 September 2025 Night Vandalism at the public Hazra Tala Shiva Temple; miscreants destroyed the title-painted Shiva image. Police started a preliminary probe. Ittefaq 26 September 2025
Manikganj 35 Manikganj District, Harirampur Upazila, Boloda Union January 21, 2025, at night Miscreants looted 4 bhori silver anklets, gold jewelry worth 4 lakh taka, and a 200-year-old stone idol from Sri Sri Radharaman Jiu Temple in Boloda village. Protiddiner Sangbad, Dainik Inqilab, January 22, 2025
  158 Manikganj District, Sadar Upazila April 15, 2025 Miscreants set fire to artist Manobenendra Ghosh's Gorpada home Tuesday night suspecting fascist face motif for Pahela Baishakh. Victim claims it was tiger motif. Family lives in fear/insecurity. Kalbela, Somkal, April 16, 2025
  221 Manikganj District, Sadar Upazila May 27, 2025 Miscreants set fire to Jugol Chandra Das's private temple in Ghona, Garpada Union, Tuesday, 2-4 AM; significant damage. Police inspected, promised swift arrests. Janakantha, Independent TV, May 28, 2025
  383 District: Manikganj Upazila: Shibalaya 26 September 2025 Deep night Miscreants vandalized century old Kali idol (head/hand broken) at Kali Temple, Bhabanipur village, Mahadebpur Union. President Ranjan Biswas said 100 year puja tradition was discovered morning. BDNews24.com Khaborer Kagaj Manabkantha 27 September 2025
Moulvibazar 2 Moulvibazar District, Barlekha Upazila January 1, 2025, around 7 AM Miscreants injured Sevayate Lila Rani Dutta and threw her to the ground before entering Sri Sri Gouranga Mahaprabhu Sebashram in Adityer Mahal area under the municipality, vandalizing idols, looting donation money, and stealing gold jewelry worn by Mahaprabhu's idol. BDNews24.com, DhakaNews24.com, January 1, 2025
  197 Moulvibazar District, Sadar Upazila May 11, 2025 Police arrested Bikash Dhar Dipto (23) for alleged Prophet-insulting social media posts. SylhetView, Daily Observer, May 16, 2025
  236 District: Moulvibazar Upazila: Barlekha 12 June 2025 Late night Miscreants carried out a daring robbery at two temples of Sri Sri Uddhav Thakur's Akhada in Pakhiyala village. Temple committee president Manju Lal De reported the theft occurred between 2 AM and 5 AM on Thursday, with valuables worth about 468,000 taka, including gold jewelry, stolen. Kalbela 14 June 2025
  316 District: Moulvibazar Upazila: Sreemangal August 11, 2025 Early morning Police arrested Rahmat Ali (43) for robbery at public Durga Temple in Jerin Tea Garden, Sreemangal, between 4-6 AM Monday. Dainik Inqilab Sakaler Shomoy 12 August 2025
  385 District: Moulvibazar Upazila: Kulaura 28 September 2025 Afternoon Tea worker Rambachan Gwala (40), husband of Hemanti, went missing Friday from Clivden Tea Garden; body recovered Sunday afternoon. Family alleges premeditated murder, dumped. Prothom Alo 28 September 2025
  432 District: Moulvibazar Upazila: Sreemangal 29 September 2025 Minor Reema Rani Sarkar (15) went missing from Durga Temple, RK Mission Road during anjali on Saptami; father Matilal Biswas filed case vs Badarul Alam (25) from Kathal Kandi +2. Rescued after 28 days. Janakantha Inqilab 25 October 2025
  506 District: Moulvibazar Upazila: Kamalganj December 2025 Around 8 PM Tea worker's son Swadhin Pal (20) stabbed to death over argument Monday night at Mrttinga Tea Garden, Rahimpur Union; died en route Sylhet MAG Osmani Hospital. Accused Mahin Ahmed arrested same night. Ajker Patrika Dhaka Today 16 December 2025
Munshiganj 47 Munshiganj District, Srinagar Upazila January 29, 2025 Land grabbers Ayub Ali from Kheya Gaon and Mohsin from Mashakhola village have occupied 5 crore taka worth temple land of Sri Sri Lakshmi Narayan Jiu Temple, filling it with soil and constructing buildings. NewsJi24.com, Uttoradhikar7lNews, January 29, 2025
  65 Munshiganj District, Gajaria Upazila February 9, 2025, around midnight Miscreants cut iron grill of Sri Sri Radhakrishna Temple adjacent to Bhaberchar Bazar, stole 4.5 bhori gold jewelry from idols, 6 bhori silver ornaments, and 50,000 taka from donation box Kalbela, Amar Bikrampur, 2/9/2025
  200 Munshiganj District, Sirajdikhan Upazila May 16, 2025, around 10:30 PM Miscreants broke donation box lock at Sarapotti Sri Sri Ma Kali Durga Temple near Sirajdikhan market, set fire, looted cash Friday 10:30 PM. Ajker Patrika, May 17, 2025
  247 Distrlct: Munshiganj Upazila: Srinagar 18 June 2025 Morning Md. Jewel Sheikh of Pania village has been accused of attempting to grab land from a Hindu family. Victim Yatindra Das's daughter, Shilpi Dutta, said they tried to seize land excluding the pond, abused and threatened to assault her father when he resisted, threatened to take their cows, and block their exit road. Newszi24.com 19 June 2025
  309 District: Munshiganj Upazila: Sirajdikhan August 9, 2025 Land grabbers MA Halim, Mahiuddin, Mainul Hasan Nahid and associates accused of forcibly seizing ancestral cropland of Hindu minority families. Saturday noon protest human chain and rally at Sukher Thikana on Sirajdikhan tala Road drew 300+ participants including 200+ Sanatanis. Desh Rupantor 09 August 2025
  327 District: Munshiganj, Upazila: Sadar 18 August 2025 Morning Police arrested Kanai Chandra Das (24), a final-year Honors math student at Govt Harganga College from Satchar, Kachua, Chandpur, on Monday afternoon for alleged religious insult post; beaten by classmates first, then handed to police. Dainik Observer 18 August 2025
  369 District: Munshiganj Upazila: Sirajdikhan Rajangar Union 20 September 2025 Afternoon Clash over Madhupur Sri Sri Raksha Kali & Durga Temple land grab in Nayan Gar Madhupur village; injured Swapna Das (son of Haridas), Ranjit Das (son of late Bishwambar), Boloram Das (son of late Priyanath), Satya Das, Paritosh Das, Dagus. Accused: Chanchal (son of late Matin), Abu + 10-12 others from same village. Newszi24.com 21 September 2025
  397 District: Munshiganj Upazila: Tongibari 03 October 2025 Miscreants vandalized Durga idols at Durga Temple; police arrested cleaner Azizul. Hindu community angry/terrified. Desh TV 04 October 2025
  405 District: Munshiganj Upazila: Sirajdikhan 08 October 2025 Dawn Lakshmi idol vandalized at public puja temple beside Harekrishna Mol's home, Chhoto Shikarpur village, Keyain Union, early Wednesday morning. The Hindu community was angry/terrified. Newszi24.com 08 October 2025
Mymensingh 71 Mymensingh District, Sadar Upazila February 11, 2025, evening-night Masked miscreants attacked 15-20 minority homes in Harikishor Roy Road area in waves from evening to midnight over trivial incidents, vandalizing properties. Victim Malati Rani said, "We're Hindus, did no wrong, why attack us?" Families live in fear after 4 waves of attacks. BDNews24.com, Desh TV, February 12, 2025
  73 Mymensingh District, Haluaghat Upazila, Shakuwai Union February 12, 2025, late night Miscreants entered Dakshin Kalibari Temple in Bhatta area, vandalizing several idols including Kali idol under cover of night. Locals live in fear. Dainik Janakantha, BD24Live, February 13, 2025
  178 Mymensingh District, Ishwarganj Upazila April 27, 2025 Administration attempted to remove a 200-year old Uchakhila Mahashmashan and vandalized the temple for c aattle market. Hindus protested with h umaan chain/rally. UNO Md. Ershadul Ahmed ordered relocation. Somkal, April 27, 2025
  276 District: Mymensingh Sadar Thana 15 July 2025 Much of the 200-year-old ancestral home of Satyajit Ray's forefathers in Mymensingh city has been demolished by Shishu Academy, drawing criticism from archaeologists, writers, and citizens for neglecting this cultural landmark. Demands rise for state intervention to preserve cultural harmony. Prothom Alo BDNews24.com 15 July 2025
  320 District: Mymensingh Upazila: Trishal 12 August 2025, Around 2 PM Indigenous student Kumlao Areng from Kazi Nazrul Islam University Bengali Department was abducted while shopping in Trishal upazila market around 2 PM Wednesday; 5-6 men in auto-rickshaw gagged and knocked her unconscious, held her secretly, released around 5 PM after ransom. She filed GD at Trishal police station. Samakal, 14 August 2025
  387 District: Mymensingh Upazila: Haluaghata 28 September 2025 Night Garo teenage girl raped after youth lured her from home 10 AM Monday for puja viewing via mobile; auto driver raped her en route home at secluded spot that night. BDNews24.com Janajatir Kantho 30 September 2025
  389 District: Mymensingh Upazila: Haluaghata 01 October 2025 Case filed over the rape of an indigenous Garo schoolgirl; her mother filed at Haluaghata Thana. The main accused, Abul Bashar (25), was arrested on Wednesday at 2:30 PM from Dhara Ashrampara; the accomplice, Milan Mia (21), was arrested the previous night from Nayapaga village, Jugli Union. Prothom Alo 01 October 2025
  426 District: Mymensingh Big Kali Bari area, city 22 October 2025 10 PM Miscreants stabbed 3 at Bandhu Sangha Shyama Puja pandal: GS Sadhan Sarkar (57), Manik Sarkar (28) + wife Bharati Sarkar (24, critical, referred to Dhaka). Arrested Mamun Ahmed (35) from area. Prothom Alo Khaborer Kagaj 23 October 2025
  508 District: Mymensingh Upazila: Baluka 18 December 2025 Around 9 PM Garments worker Dipu Chandra Dash beaten then burned alive over alleged religious insult at Pioneer Nit Composite factory Dubaliapara Thursday 9 PM. Son of Robi Chandra Dash, Tarakanda Upazila. Prothom Alo BDNews24.com Bangla Tribune 19 December 2025
  515 District: Mymensingh Upazila: Baluka 29 December 2025 Around 7 PM Ansar member Bojendra Biswas (42), son of Pobitro Biswas from Kadirpur, Sylhet Sadar shot dead by colleague Noman Mia (29), son of Lutfor Rahman at factory duty Monday 7 PM. Accused arrested. Prothom Alo Yugantor 30 December 2025
Naogaon 3 Naogaon District, Dhamairhat Upazila January 2, 2025 Protest rally and human chain held by indigenous communities and National Indigenous Council against attack on small ethnic group and temple vandalism. Debalal Tudu stated that on December 25, 2024, miscreants attacked the small ethnic community and vandalized a temple in North Kashipur village; despite filing a case, police have not arrested anyone and are delaying action. Apradh Chokh, January 3, 2025
  19 Naogaon District, Niamatpur Upazila, Bhabicha Union January 7, 2025, morning Terrorists Abdul Matin Sona and Safiullah Sona demanded 2 lakh taka extortion from indigenous families in Gabtoli area, and when refused, assaulted them and forcibly snatched about 29 maund of fish they were taking to Satthiat market in Manda Upazila. The Indigenous community held a press conference at Niamatpur Press Club. Dainik Sonali Sangbad, January 7, 2025
  55 Naogaon District, Niamatpur Upazila January 25, 2025 Local land grabber Siddiq Chowdhury and associates forcibly occupied indigenous land and fenced it with barbed wire, blocking normal movement and spreading fear among indigenous families. Channel 24, February 2, 2025
  141 Naogaon District, Mahadebpur Upazila, Safapur Union March 28, 2025 Fazlur Rahman Bullet, Amjad Member and associates looted 20 lakh taka mahogany logs from Dwijendranath Mall's land beside Ghasiyara Sarbojanin Shiva-Durga Temple, attacked temple, vandalized idols. Minorities terrified. OC Shaheen Reza confirmed looting. BDNews24.com, NCN, Dainik Samoyer Alo, March 29, 2025
  185 Naogaon District, Niamatpur Upazila May 4, 2025 Heir Ashok Roy Bappy alleges BNP land grabbers are attempting to occupy Rajkhardaha Devotta Estate Property (previously held by influential figures pre- Aug 5). They threatened murder when reclaiming the court-documented land. Daily Observer, PadmaTimes24.com, May 4, 2025
  245 District: Naogaon Upazila: Sadar 15 June 2025 Night Naogaon Kanchabazar alleged president and land grabber Moksed Ali has been accused of attempting to seize land of Durga Sannyas Temple and assaulting temple committee president Sri Atul Chandra Sarkar. In protest, locals and the committee held a human chain in front of the temple at Durga Bazar on Tuesday. Dainik Inqilab Manabkantha 17 June 2025
  248 District: Naogaon Upazila: Sadar 20 June 2025 Evening Miscreants stole a stone Shiva lingam from the Burakali Shiva Temple. Temple committee president Sri Ratan Malakar said the 150-year-old temple had never seen such asn incident before. Times News 23 June 2025
  270 District: Naogaon Upazila: Badlagachi 06 July 2025 Miscreants attacked the home of a Malaysia-returned minority family in Doulatpur village, looted gold and cash, and physically tortured and humiliated the migrant's wife and mother-in-law. Fearing their minority status, the family hasn't filed a police complaint yet. Swadesh TV News 06 July 2025
  321 District: Naogaon Upazila: Badlagachi August 17, 2025 Two Muslim families blocking sole access road to Hindu neighborhood in Patkola village, Adhaipur Union, demanding alternate route; 50 Hindu families at risk, creating communal tension over century-old footpath between lands. Ajkaler Khabar, August 17 2025
  361 District: Naogaon Upazila: Badlagachi Adhaipur Union 11cSeptember 2025 Deep night Daring dacoity at Hindu home of Palash Chandra in Deulia village; armed gang held family at gunpoint, broke almirah/showcase, looted 10 bhori gold, 15,000 taka cash, mobile. Badlagachi police arrived night. Sangbad Swadesh Protidin Manabkantha 09 September 2025
  404 District: Naogaon Upazila: Dhamoirhat 07 October 2025 Morning Police recovered youth Nitai Rabidas (32), son of Shri Binoy Rabidas from Senanagar Rabidaspara, Aranagar Union, beside Fatepur Chakgauri road. Left home Monday noon, phone off evening; body found Tuesday morning. Ittefaq NTV Online 07 October 2025
  436 District: Naogaon Upazila: Sapahar 27 October 2025 Around 1 PM 3 men in white pretending police on 3 motorcycles looted indigenous homes in Shitaldanga Taltola para: handcuffed Shri Mukta Kisku creating panic (all fled); from Shri Mangal Kisku's: 70,000 taka (cow sale), 2 gold earrings pairs, l silver anklets pair; Mukta's: 10,000 taka (goat sale). Janakantha Dainik Kartowa 27 October 2025
Narail 9 Narail District, Sadar Police Station January 3, 2025, around 4:30 PM Female UP member Bosna Mallik (52) was gang raped and killed by poisoning after being lured to Sahida Begum's (40) house to collect money for TC rice distribution. Perpetrators Faruk Molla (50), Chonchol Molla (35), Shafiqul (33), and Kibria took her to a nearby jungle, raped her in turns, then poisoned her. Dainik Ittefaq, Bangla Tribune, January 3, 2025
  87 Narail District, Kalia Upazila February 21, 2025, around 8 PM Posing as DB police, NSI field officer Yasin Hossain and associates raided Hindu home of Samarenath Biswas (son of Monoronjan Biswas) in Khorriya Charpara, looted gold jewelry and cash worth 4 lakh taka claiming illegal goods. Locals alerted police who arrested them. Prothom Alo, Swadesh TV News, February 22, 2025
  312 District: Narail Thana: Nodla Gati 10 August 2025 Afternoon Terrorists Yasmin Mollah, Ershad Sheikh, Jhantu Saha, and Ekram demanded 700,000 taka extortion from businessman Shankar Kumar Das (56) in Mahajan Bazar Sunday afternoon; when refused, hacked him and his nephews Akash Das and Anitas Das seriously. Jaijai Din Khulna Gazette 10 August 2025
  341 District: Narail Upazila: Sadar August 27, 2025 Historic home and property of Girish Chandra Sen (first Bengali Quran translator, Hindu honored for Islamic contribution) allegedly encroached by influential groups using fake papers; locals demand state recovery and preservation of his legacy. Yugantor 27 August 2025
  416 District: Narail Pourashova Dhopakhola area 10 October 2025 Dawn Md. Ullah (45) from Bhowakhali pourashova + 70-80 men allegedly grabbed the Hindu home/adjacent land; cut coconut, guava, betel nut, mango, jackfruit trees with electric saw, demolished a room. Dulal Chandra Biswas and his wife were threatened. Yugantor 14 October 2025
  449 District: Narail Upazila: Lohagara 05 November 2025 Around 9 PM Terror attack on ex-councillor businessman Jagabandhu Kundu (45), son of late Kanai Lal Kundu from Chhatra village, Ward 1 poura; masked gang beat him with sticks at Poddarpara Jame Mosque while returning home on motorcycle after closing sweets shop. Jaijai Din 06 November 2025
  465 District: Narail Upazila: Lohagara 14 November 2025 Around 7 PM Disabled trader Sujit Poddar hacked with knife by youth Monir over trivial dispute at his Mala Telecom shop, Lohagara Bazar Friday evening. Both from Poddar Para poura. Dhaka Mail 16 November 2025
Narayanganj 66 Narayanganj District, Sadar Upazila February 11, 2025, midnight Police recovered the throat-slit body of elderly Utpal Roy (60), retired private firm official, from the Tanbazar Sahapara flat. Miscreants also broke the almirah, looting 15 bhori gold jewelry and 1 lakh taka cash. Kaler Kantho, Channel i,2/11/2025
  372 District: Narayanganj Siddhirganj, Sanarpara area 22 September 2025 250+ locals held human chain afternoon protesting fake document grab/sale of 3 acres 86 sataks Hindu land worth 250 crore taka: 240 sataks of late Mathura Mohan Saha, 74 of Shriba Chandra Ray. Recent attempts by thana Chhatra League convener/ex-councillor Shahjalal Badal, Shahjahan Saju (Saju Developers Ltd); terrorists evicting, demolishing, sand-filling for plots. Manabkantha 22 September 2025
  373 District: Narayanganj Rupganj Thana 20 September 2025 Night Rupganj Thana police arrested Pritam Das (21), son of Swapna Das from Ichhapur Bazar, Saturday night for alleged Facebook post insulting Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). NSU CSE student. Press Narayanganj 20 September 2025
  512 District: Narayanganj Upazila: Sonargaon 26 December 2025 Night Theft at Sri Sri Gaur Nitai Akhara's Jagannath, Baldev, Subhadra Devi Temple, Baninathpur. News Sonargaon 27 December 2025
  518 District: Narayanganj Upazila: Araihazar 21 December 2025 Late night Daring dacoity at 3 goldsmith homes Sunday 2 AM, Bhairabdi village, Uchitpura Union: 5 bhori gold, 10 bhori silver, cash, and valuables looted. Ex UP member/goldsmith Haradhan Roy's son Dayal Roy, nephew Rajan Roy, sister-in-law's husband Sujan Roy, and neighbour Shyam were seriously injured (hacked while resisting). BDToday.net 22 December 2025
Narsingdi 33 Narsingdi District, Belab Upazila, Matiyapara village January 14, 2025, evening Class 8 student Anoy Chandra Modak (13), son of Gouranga Chandra Modak, was abducted on way to Belab market. Kidnappers demanded 1 lakh taka ransom; despite payment, his body floated up in Arial Khan River 5 days later. Kalbela, Somkal, January 19, 2025
  70 Narsingdi District, Ghorashal Upazila February 10, 2025, at night Police arrested youth Ananta Kumar Dhar (20), son of Nirmal Kumar Dhar from Bokultola village, Palash on allegations of hurting religious sentiments via Facebook posts about Prophet. Locals protested by surrounding his home. RTV News, February 11, 2025
  124 Narsingdi District, Raipura Upazila March 16, 2025, around 9 pm Rakib Miya (32) and 2 associates entered the Hindu housewife's home, raped her, recorded video, also assaulted her, and snatched gold earrings/necklace. Rakib is a known terrorist with multiple cases. Prothom Alo, March 18, 2025; Independent TV, March 17, 2025
  255 District: Narsingdi Upazila: Sadar 26 June 2025 Around 9 PM Notorious terrorists led by Raviul and Apu attacked Arun Biswas Karmakar's home in Puranchar area, broke the main gate, and vandalized furniture, windows, and doors. The family hid inside to save their lives. They claim police ignored multiple prior complaints. Dainik Ekushey Sangbad 28 June 2025
  490 District: Narsingdi Upazila: Raipura Bangshir Digiliyakandi 02 December 2025 7:30 PM Gold trader Prantush Sarkar (42), son of Sadhan Sarkar from Bangshari village, shot dead Tuesday 7:30 PM at remote char area govt primary school field, Digiliyakandi. Owned jewelry shop in Bangshari Bazar. Daily Star Kalbela 03 December 2025
Natore 25 Natore District, Sadar Upazila January 9, 2025, at night Miscreants strangled and brutally murdered Tarun Das after he caught them looting Mahashmashan Kali Temple during a religious event; they bound his hands and feet, stuffed cloth in his mouth to ensure death. BanglaNews24.com, Kaler Kantho, January 10, 2025
  29 Natore District, Lalpur Upazila, AB Union January 9, 2025, afternoon A 14-year-old indigenous girl was raped by Shahin, son of Shahidul Islam, while cutting grass near her home in Dohorsheila village. Police arrested the accused after a case was filed. Bangladesh Protidin, JagonNews24.com, January 14, 2025
  54 Natore District, Lalpur Upazila February 1, 2025, around 4 PM Miscreants brutally murdered van driver Sukumar (30), son of Jugol from Bahadipur village, by slitting his throat. His bloodied body was found beside a secluded road in Chamtiya village; he had left home around 2 PM after lunch to collect fares. Kaler Kantho; BDNews24.com, February 2, 2025
  84 Natore District February 17, 2025, midnight Dacoit attack on Dhaka-Rajshahi route bus in Chandara, Gazipur; Hindu woman raped. Dacoits controlled bus for 3.5 hours, also molested another female passenger. Passenger Sohag Hassan witnessed Hindu woman dragged to back seat and raped; driver/helper involved. BBC Bangla, February 20, 2025; Somkal, February 24, 2025
  96 Natore District, Borai gram Upazila February 25, 2025, afternoon Intermediate 2nd year student Radha Rani Karmakar was nearly abducted from Chhatian Gachha Road in Bonpara Pour area by Shafiul Islam (28), his wife, and associates who tried forcing her into a microbus. She escaped by jumping through a window and screaming; locals rescued her. Shafiul had been sexually harassing her. Manobzamin, February 27, 2025; Sangbad, February 26, 2025
  171 Natore District, Lalpur Upazila April 23, 2025, around midnight Armed miscreants raided lawyer Sadhan Kumar Das's (42) Chakbadekulpara home, tied family, assaulted Sadhan and Ripon Kumar Das (critical), looted 3 lakh taka cash, and 10 bhori gold. Admitted to Rajshahi Medical College. Somkal, Dainik Inqilab, April 24, 2025
  193 Natore District, Lalpur Upazila, Waliya Union May 13, 2025, around 10:30 PM Clash over loud music during Shivmandir puja: Md. Pintu Ali (40) and a group vandalized the Dhupail Haldarpara temple on Tuesday at about 10:30 PM; they assaulted Md. Sohel Rana (45) and the Army's Aliul Islam (21) arrested by locals, handed to police. 2 injured. RTV News, May 14, 2025
  259 District: Natore Upazila: Bagatipara 03 July 2025 Around 10:30 PM Small businessman Achinta Pal of Panka Bazar was assaulted near his home while returning from his shop around 10:30 PM. Faisal and others lay in wait, struck him on the head, and looted about 200,000 taka. After Achinta filed a case, the main suspect, Faisal, was arrested, but his relatives, local BNP leaders Sujan and Arif, and others are pressuring him to withdraw it. Mukto Bangla ATN MCLC 03 July 2025
  282 District: Natore Upazila: Lalpur 21 July 2025 Evening to dawn Miscreants vandalized the Kali idol at Haludanga Sri Sri Mahashmashan Kali Temple between Monday evening and Tuesday dawn. Locals informed authorities after discovering it on Tuesday morning. Dainik Inqilab 22 July 2025
  336 District: Natore Upazila: Borai Gram 23 August 2025 Evening Police arrested 3 women for posing as Hindu women (conch bangles, vermilion in parting) to snatch gold chains from women at Mahaharinam & Leela Kirton event at Sri Sri Kali Mata Temple, Lakshikol Bazar, Saturday evening: Shamshunnahan Begum (28), Lipi Akter (30), Rozina Khatun (26). Samakal Protidiner Sangbad 24 August 2025
  409 District: Natore Upazila: Singra 10 October 2025 Around 11:30 PM Miscreants attacked Hindu families in Babupara neighborhood, Biyash village, Dahia Union over unpaid million taka extortion; 7 families (century+ residents) held a human chain Saturday morning demanding justice/safety. Accused: Rabi, Hamidul, and others. Kalbela Dainik Kartowa 12 October 2025
Netrokona 24 Netrokona District, Sadar Upazila January 9, 2025, at night Police recovered the bloodied body of retired teacher Dilip Kumar Roy (71), former agriculture education lecturer at Abu Abbash College, brutally hacked to death in his Bigorbazar home. Prothom Alo, Jugantor, January 10, 2025
  100 Netrokona District, Kalmakanda Upazila March 5, 2025 Police arrested Rajshahi University student Supto Saha Onik (28), son of Sunil Saha from Mantola village, on allegations of derogatory Facebook comments about Prophet Muhammad. Dainik Janakantha, Ajker Patrika, March 5, 2025
  121 Netrokona District, Barhatta Upazila March 15, 2025 Police arrested Muslim youth Jobayed Islam (22) for uploading idol-breaking videos on TikTok/Facebook IDs 'Aynar Bhalobasha', 'Mo. Jobayed', and page 'Asen Binodon Nei' to incite communal violence, and hurt sentiments. Linked to the actual vandalism. Prothom Alo, March 16, 2025
  234 District: Netrokona Upazila: Purba Dholla Jalsuka Bazar area 08 June 2025 Influential local Siraj Mia has been accused of attacking and demolishing homes of five Hindu Dalit families living on khas land near Jalsuka Bazar. After Sunil Ravi Das, a resident of the Dalit hamlet, complained to the Deputy Commissioner claiming ownership of the land, Siraj first attacked Ravi's home, beat his family, and later demolished the other families' homes in multiple attacks, leaving 22 members of five families homeless. Janakantha Prothom Alo 10 June 2025
  262 District: Netrokona Upazila: Kendua Bailishimul Union 08 June 2025 Terrorist Rabbi and associates from Kumrura village have been accused of extorting large sums and harassing two Hindu families in the same village. Fearing Rabbi, the families have been wandering homeless for 5-6 days. A complaint has been filed at the police station. Manabkantha 04 July 2025
  323 District: Netrokona Upazila: Purba Dholla 27 May 2025 Morning Influential Jilu Fakir and son Salam accused of long term harassment and death threats over land grab against Chauhan minority family; they face extreme insecurity. Manabkantha 17 August 2025
  363 District: Netrokona Upazila: Sadar 15 September 2025 Night Miscreants vandalized 2 idols under preparation at Kanduliya Kalibari Puja Mondop around 3 AM Monday. Committee said artisans finished clay work days ago, covered with tarp; Sharadiya Durga Utsav prep. Prothom Alo BDNews24.com 16 September 2025
  391 District: Netrokona Upazila: Mohanganj Khusimul village 02 October 2025 Night After midnight cultural program at Khusimul Yuva Sangha public puja pandal near Hari Temple, 15-20 youths from neighboring Peerchar/Siyadhar villages demanded music/dance despite late hour. Puja committee refused; enraged mob attacked, beat committee members, extensively damaged pandal. Accused: Durjoy Islam, Mehdi Hasan, Munna Mia, Antar Mia, Akash, Rana, Azizul Islam. Prothom Alo Janakantha 02 October 2025
  401 District: Netrokona Upazila: Mohanganj 06 October 2025 Around 11 PM Miscreants throttled grocer Narayan Pal (40), son of Niru Pal from Rautpara, inside his Narayan Store at Thana Mor, South Doulatpur, 150 yards from the thana. Kalbela Ittefaq 07 October 2025
  414 District: Netrokona Upazila: Durgapur 07 October 2025 Night College girl from small ethnic group raped by kabiraj Mohammad Ali (60); grabbed her outside home responding to nature's call Tuesday night, assaulted in secluded spot, threatened silence. Case filed. Ajker Patrika Desh TV 13 October 2025
  439 District: Netrokona Upazila: Durgapur 28 October 2025 Afternoon Rubel Mankhin (28), son of Rakhal Chicham from Badambari village, border No. 2 Durgapur Union, was stabbed by a drug lord, Suleman. Locals alleged. Janakantha 28 October, 2025
Nilphamari 122 Nilphamari District, Syedpur Upazila March 8, 2025 Beauty Cycle Store owner/syedpur Business Association chairman Altaf Hossain attempted to grab historic home of Hindu family Sumit Kumar Agarwala; assaulted son Raghav on March 8. Victim held press conference at Shaheed Tulsiram Road residence. Local Ajgar Ali confirmed assault. Khaborer Kagaj, March 16, 2025
  183 Nilphamari District, Domar Upazila, Harinchora Union May 2, 2025 Police arrested Hindu youth Bijoy Das (24), son of Suresh Das from Harihara village, on alleged Facebook religious insult from phone sold to Gofur Ali Dulu on May 1 evening at Dharonigonj market. Gofur Ali also arrested. Dainik Desh Bulletin, May 3, 2025
  381 District: Nilphamari Upazila: Sadar Sanglash Union 25 September 2025 Evening Four idols were vandalized at Kali Temple, Darar Para, Subornakhuli village, around 6:30 PM on Thursday. Women saw youth Erfan Ali (18) breaking during puja; locals caught, handed to police. President Pankaj Kumar. Ittefaq 26 September 2025
Noakhali 46 Noakhali District, Hatiya Upazila January 27, 2025, at night Miscreants drugged residents and looted 32 bhori gold from Viplob Bonik and 4 bhori gold plus 10,000 taka from Sahadev Saha's home near Tamraddi Bazar (adjacent to Phandi Police Station). Dainik Sakaler Somoy, Sangbad, January 28, 2025
  339 District: Noakhali Upazila: Hatiya 24 August 2025 Around 3 AM Miscreants cut wall, entered and hacked shopkeeper Basanta Kumar Majumdar, looted goods from his store in No galia Majumdar Para, Ward 9, Tamarddi Union, Sunday around 3 AM. Khaborer Kagaj 25 August 2025
  413 District: Noakhali Upazila: Subarnachar 13 October 2025 Around 1:45 PM Miscreants hacked/throat slit motorcycle rider Subrata Chandra Dash (42), son of Chiro Ranj on Dash from Char Bajlul Karim, Ward 6, Char Amanel Ullah Union, on Atkapalia-Parishkar Bazar road near Palowan Bari, Char Jobli village. Prothom Alo Somoy Sangbad 13 October 2025
Pabna 89 Pabna District, Sadar Upazila February 22, 2025, at night Miscreants broke into Sri Sri Raksha Kalimata Temple in Dilalpur area twice: first vandalized idols, then again after police left guard post. CCTV identified former Jubo Dal leader Jahid Hasan Happi, who was arrested. BDNews24.com, Samoyer Kantoswor, February 23, 2025
  115 Pabna District, Ishwardi Upazila March 11, 2025, at night Hindus protested extortion, terrorism, and death threats with rally and human chain at Dashuriya Bazar. 7-8 armed miscreants attacked businessman Gour Chandra Sen's home in Dashuriya College Para for refusing extortion, seriously injuring him. Daily Observer, March 12, 2025; Moon Times, March 13, 2025
  123 Pabna District March 14, 2025, at night Pabna University of Science & Technology expelled two minority students, Bikorno Dash Dibyo (2019 -2020), and Pronoy Kundu (2021-2022), over alleged religious insult via Facebook after showcase notices. Dainik Inqilab; Kaler Kantho, March 16, 2025
  211 Pabna District, Sadar Upazila May 21, 2025 Government Edward College renamed Suchitra Sen Girls' Hostel to "July 36 Girls' H,ostel" sparking cultural outrage over erasing the Bengali icon's name. Fans/cultural groups demanded the restoration of her name. Prothom Alo, May 21, 2025
  267 District: Pabna Upazila: Sadar 27 July 2025 Afternoon Miscreants attacked retired Edward College professor Jawaharlal Basak Tulsi's home in Kalachand Para around afternoon, stabbing him severely, vandalizing furniture and almirahs, and looting valuables. Neighbors rescued and hospitalized him. Samakal Dainik Ittefaq 28 July 2025
  278 District: Pabna Upazila: Sadar 16 July 2025 Around 7 PM Local terrorists accused of torturing Harijan colony residents, extortion, robbing laborers, and threats. Around 7 PM Wednesday, they arrived on motorcycles, beat several Harijans, stabbed one, and threatened murder. Victims held a human chain at DC office and submitted memo demanding justice. Samakal 17 July 2025
Panchagarh 168 Panchagarh District, Sadar Upazila April 22, 2025, at night Miscreants broke into Gini House Jewelers owned by Lob Bonik in Baniapotti, looting 50 bhori gold jewelry (including dangle earrings, rings, and bangles), worth 80-85 lakhs takas. Dainik Janakantha, Jago News 24, April 22, 2025
  181 Panchagarh District, Sadar Upazila, Amorkhona Union April 25, 2025, morning RAB member Profulla Roy and family were attacked by 20-25 miscreants led by Hamidul Islam in Dangapara; they looted 2 lakh taka cash, 3 bhori gold, and valuables after vandalism/assault/molestation. Profulla claims a premeditated murder attempt. Sokaler Khabar, April 28, 2025
Patuakhali 8 Patuakhali District, Bauphal Upazila January 3, 2025, around 10:30 PM 8-10 miscreants abducted businessman Shibu Bonlk (65) at gunpoint from his shop in the Marchant Potty area of Kalaiya Bandar, tied up employees Shankar (34) and Tapas (35), and looted goods worth over 5 lakh taka. Prothom Alo, Dhaka Post, January 4, 2025
  27 Patuakhali District, Kolapara Upazila January 11, 2025, around 8 PM Miscreants pretending to rent a house attacked jewelry businessman Mahadev Karmakar's relative's home in Chingriyyar Basa, tied up two women, beat them, and looted 60 bhori gold jewelry and 2 lakh taka cash. Prothom Alo, Dainik Inqilab, January 12, 2025
  61 Patuakhali District, Sadar Upazila February 5, 2025, night Same night, miscreants looted brass Narayan idol, brass worship items, and donation box money from Pashanmoyee Kali Temple, and broke into Durjoy Gold House jewelry shop in Sornokar Potty, stealing cash and goods worth over 2 lakh taka. Samoyer Kantoswor, Bangla Tribune, February 6, 2025
  208 Patuakhali District, Kolapara Upazila May 20, 2025, around 10 AM Bold daytime theft at Polash Chandra Haldar's Nilganj Nababganj village home Tuesday 10 AM; cut tin fence, broke steel almirah, looted 8.5 bhori gold, 14,000 taka cash, valuables. Family insecure. Dainik Inqilab, Bhorer Dak, May 20, 2025
  216 Patuakhali District, Bauphal Upazila May 23, 2025, late night Armed dacoits raided Kalishuri College lecturer Sajol Chandra Haldar's Baherchar home, tied 2 workers, looted cash + 20 bhori gold. Police investigating seriously. Somkal, DhakaNews24.com, May 24, 2025
  219 Patuakhali District, Kolapara Upazila May 26, 2025 6 Rakhaine families evicted for Payra Port demand rehabilitation at National Press inhumanely. Prothom Alo, BDNews24.com, May 26, 2025
  305 Distrlct: Patuakhali Upazila: Dashmina 03 August 2025 Late nlght Dacoits raided migrant Shukla Rani's home in Puja Khola area, Sadar Union, around 3 AM Sunday, cut grills to enter, tortured the family physically, and looted 50,000 taka cash, 7 bhori gold, and a CCTV hard drive. Manabkantha Dainik Alokito News 04 August 2025
  334 District: Patuakhali Upazila: Galachipa 23 August 2025 Around 4 AM Daring dacoity at Shyamal Podder's (55) home in Ward 9, College Road, pourashava around 4 AM Saturday; 3-4 armed gang with gamcha masks entered, held Shyamal and wife at weapon-point, looted 4.5 bhori gold, including 3 chains and earrings. Kaler Kantho Somoyer Alo 23 August 2025
  335 District: Patuakhali Upazila: Kolapara 21 August 2025 Around I:30 AM Daring dacoity at gold trader Nikhil Karmakar's (50) home in Amirabad village, Nilganj Union, Thursday late night around 1:30 AM; 7-8 member gang beat entire family, looted 25 bhori gold and 50,000 taka, spreading fear. Dainik Inqilab Protidiner Bangladesh 22 August 2025
  410 District: Patuakhali Upazila: Bauphal 12 October 2025 After gold loot case (20 bhori) at Kalishuri College preacher Sajol Chandra's home, 3 accused released on bail: Mainul Islam Khan (30), Sifat Fakir (22), Mahib Ullah Howlader (25); threatened victim with sword/razor to withdraw case. Family terrified. Samakal 12 October 2025
  423 District: Patuakhali Upazila: Galachipa Chikanikandi Union 20 October 2025 Night Midgram resident Dilip Debnath filed a GD at Galachipa Thana: Mukul Pyada and his brother Arif Hossain Pyada long terrorized locals; recently abused/assaulted/threatened murder at home. Fled with wife to Thanha for safety. Dhaka Mail 22 October 2025
  446 District: Patuakhali Upazila: Dashmina 03 November 2025 Youth Dal leader Kamruzzaman Tipu (40), son of Hanif Sikdar, Sadar Union GS candidate, demanded 250,000 taka extortion and grabbed a shop on possessed/recorded minority family land in Arjibegi Bazar since Aug 2024, using party influence. Mandira Rani Shil held a press conference at Dashmina Press Club on Monday. Janakantha Samakal 03 November 2025
  470 Distrlct: Patuakhali Mahipur Thana 22 November 2025 Ali Pur Chingri Hatchery Ltd grabbed Paubor land, built a boundary wall blocking a 60-yr-old Hindu cremation ground access. Main gate always locked (operations halted); Hindus face funeral obstacles. Inqilab 22 November 2025
  472 Distrlct: Patuakhali Upazila: Galachipa Gajalia Union 22 November 2025 Opponents harvested paddy from the minority family's possessed/recorded land; Kanai Chandra Shil filed a written complaint at Galachipa Thana vs Joynal Sardar (70, son of Kalu Sardar), Chandu Sardar (65), Ibrahim Sardar (35, S/O Joynal), and Mustafa Sardar (30, S/O Chandu). Kuakatla News Report71.com 23 November 2025
  484 District: Patuakhali Upazila: Kalapara 26 November 2025 Deep night Miscreants torched Rakhine family's home amid land grab attempt; victim family filed written complaint at Kalapara Thana. Veranda fully burned, kitchen destroyed, some posts cut, house leaning. Locals silent on arson source. Desh Rupantor Janakantha 28 November 2025
  495 District: Patuakhali Upazila: Sadar Matibhanga village 06 December 2025 Influential gang grabbing Christian para resident Babul Gomez's land, destroying paddy, blocking farm access, openly planting watermelon; entire Christian village terrorized. Detailed report published. Sangbad Protidiner Bangladesh 06 December 2025
  500 District: Patuakhali Upazila: Kalapara 13 December 2025 Rakhine family lost about 40 acres to forgery over 15 yrs by AL leaders/govt officials; latest: Law Ministry Addl Sec Md. Khademul Kayes and family grabbed 155 sataks. Owner Lachau Rakhaine petitioned CJ/Law Advisor/Secretary. Ajker Patrlka Barta Bazar 13 December 2025
Pirojpur 62 Pirojpur District, Nazirpur Upazila, Sheikh Matia Union February 7, 2025, early morning Miscreants cut through roof of Lakshmi Rani Bhakta (74), wife of late Shumanto Kumar Bhakta from Maukhali village, entered home, tied her hands and feet, and brutally murdered her. Son alleges neighbor Afjal Sheikh killed her over land dispute. Dhaka Post, Somoy News, February 7, 2025
  76 Pirojpur District, Nazirpur Upazila, Mathibhanga Union February 14, 2025, at night Over t rivaial dispute, miscreants Chabbir Sheikh (23), Mostakin Sheikh ,and associates attacked businessman Rebati Gain's shop in Sa mantakathi village, beat him and wis ihfe, looted go,ods and; then vandalized Dhe urtga idol at Paschim Charpara Temple, injuring temple president Milan Gain, his wife, and others. 10 injured total. BDNews24.com, Independent TV, February 13, 2025
  107 Pirojpur District, Nesarabad Upazila, Shimudoyakati Union March 9, 2025, morning Local terrorist Nayan Gazi brutally assaulted schoolteacher Nani Gopal Sarkar (60) and son Shambhu Sarkar (44) in Maishani village, Ward 7, Swarupkathi for refusing 5 lakh taka extortion demand. Admitted to Nesarabad Health Complex; Shambhu in critical condition. Desh TV, Ajker Patrlka, March 10, 2025
  117 Pirojpur District, Nazirpur Upazila, 8 No. Shriramkathi Union March 13, 2025 On Awami League organizer Sharifuzzaman Monir's orders, miscreants demolished temple and home on schoolteacher Thakur Chandra's occupied land along Shriramkathi-Bolibabola road amid dispute. Teacher filed case. Dainik Inqilab, March 15, 2025
  145 Pirojpur District, Nesarabad Upazila, Shimudoyakatl Union April 3, 2025 Chhatra League leader Siam Hossain Shuv brutally assaulted Abhijit Das (27) for protesting his eve-teasing. Thursday noon near Radha Gobinda Temple in Ward 1 market, Shuv and brother Oliul Islam Milan beat Abhijit seriously after he intervened; admitted to Nesarabad Health Complex. Jayjaydin, April 4, 2025
  199 Pirojpur District, Nesarabad Upazila May 16, 2025 Police arrested Kaushik Saha (17) for alleged Prophet insults via "Kaushik Saha (Kdhon Jhyorsho)" Facebook ID amid local protests. Asian TV Online, May 17, 2025
  338 District: Pirojpur Upazila: Nesherabad August 24, 2025 Union member Inuush Ali accused of grabbing over century old ancestral land of schoolteacher Tarun Kumar Majumdar in Songitakathi, 1 No. Ward, Atghor Kuriana Union on Sunday; cut down fruit and forest saplings. Sona1iNews.com 25 August 2025
  380 District: Pirojpur Nazirpur Road, Jharjharia Talia area 23 September 2025 Around 5 PM Miscreants broke arms/legs of principal Bipul Mitra (50) of Jujkhola Combined Multipurpose High School returning from school around 5 PM Monday; assistant Asim Kumar (46) also injured. Bipul referred to Dhaka Orthopedic; locals rescued to sadar hospital. BDNews24.com Kalbela 25 September 2025
  498 District: Pirojpur Upazila: Nesarabad 10 December 2025 Protest/human chain and march by students/parents at Kamarkhati Girls High School over reinstatement bid of expelled teacher Kakoli Rani Mistri, accused of hurting religious sentiments and insulting the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH); Wednesday afternoon. Janakantha 10 December 2025
Rajbari 39 Rajbari District, Baliakandi Upazila, Bohorpur Union January 21, 2025, around 7 PM Miscreants led by Prince (Anwar), son of Farid Sheikh, looted 42,000 taka wedding money from businessman Sufal Kumar Das after luring him to Arab Ali Member's shop, beat him severely. They had previously demanded 1.5 lakh taka extortion, threatening to disrupt his daughter's wedding. Amader Shomoy, Uttoradhikar7l News, January 22, 2025
  118 Rajbari District, Pangsha Upazila March 13, 2025, at night Juvenile miscreants dragged indigenous youth Jiban Sarkar from home in Brittiddanga indigenous para, assaulted him. Perpetrators: Roni (son of Kaushar), Akram (son of Kalam) and 10-12 others. BD24Live, March 14, 2025
  222 Rajbari District, Sadar Upazila May 23, 2025, at night Dacoits raided the businessman/Bus Stand Traders Association advisor Bishwanath Biswas on Friday at about 2 AM, causing a head injury, and looting gold/cash at knifepoint. An hour-long human chain protest on Tuesday. Banglavision, May 27, 2025
  243 District: Rajbari Upazila: Sadar 23 May 2025 Late night In a dacoity at businessman Bishwanath Biswas's home in Chandani, police arrested five inter-district dacoit gang members: Shah Alam Bhangeri (45), Shafiqul Islam (36), Nur Hossain (40), Mamun Sarkar (42), and Md. Selim (30). The incident occurred around l:30 AM on 23 May. Manabkantha Dhaka Post 17 June 2025
  521 District: Rajbari Upazila: Pangsha 24 December 2025 11:45 PM Terrorists murdered Amrit Mandal (29) in planned attack; brother Amiya Kumar Mandal filed case VS unknowns Thursday afternoon. Hindu community terrified. Daily Star 26 December 2025
Rajshahi 32 Rajshahi District, Tanore Upazila, Panchandar Union January 17, 2025, late night Land grabbers led by Mosaraf Hossain alias Dukhu Haji, Babul, Mijan, and Julfor attacked indigenous village in Guroil Nutunpara, vandalizing, looting, and setting fires, spreading terror among residents. Dainik Sakaler Somoy Sangbad, January 19, 2025
  59 Rajshahi District, Sadar Upazila February 4, 2025, around 10:30 PM In the Saraswati puja pandal, miscreants Shanto (35), Sanwar (30), Shakil (25), Jiban (30), Akash (30), Dipto (30), and associates armed with local weapons attacked the pandal in the Fudkipara area, vandalized items and the sound box, and assaulted women. Prothom Alo, February 5, 2025
  63 Rajshahi District, Tanore Upazila February 3, 2025 Indigenous woman facing threats after filing attempted rape case against rogue Aminul. On October 19, 2024, while collecting firewood near home, Aminul made advances, attempted rape when resisted, then assaulted her. She's now threatened with murder and expulsion unless case withdrawn. Desher Awaj, February 8, 2025
  64 Rajshahi District, Bagmara Upazila, Shripur Union January 26, 2025 Tariq Zia Prjati Party chairman Aminul Islam Tariq illegally occupied government khas pond leased to temple for 3 years by late Bhavesh Chandra using party influence, looted fish after Shital Chandra took over maintenance post-Bhabesh's death. Samoyer Kotha 24, 2/8/2025
  79 Rajshahi District, Sarada Training Academy February 20, 2025 Six ASP (probationary) officers from the 40th BCS (Police) batch under training were removed from government service, including 3 from minority communities: Monos Kirtaniya, Shantu Roy, and Sanjib Deb. Bangladesh Protidin, Somkal, February 20, 2025
  101 Rajshahi District, Tanore Upazila, Panchandar Union January 17, 2025, late night Miscreants Mosaruf Hossain Dukhu, Mijan Sarkar, and associates attacked Santal village in Gurail Krishnapur over vested property land despite 2 court rulings favoring indigenous families (47-year residents, 40 families). Set fire to Ripon Murmura's home, issued threats. The National Indigenous Council protested at the Sahib Bazar Zero Point. Kalbela, March 6, 2025
  125 Rajshahi District, Shahmakhdum Police Station March 16, 2025, around 4:30 PM Armed miscreants Sajjadur Rahman (25) and associates raided freelancer Uttam Bairagi's Bordobon home, looted cash/valuables, and demanded 5 lakh taka in extortion. When refused, they vandalized the home, assaulted Uttam, and attempted to rape the woman present. Kaler Kantho, March 17, 2025; Dainik Inqilab, March 18, 2025
  139 Rajshahi District, Tanore Upazila, Panchandar Union March 25, 2025, morning A woman obstructed a century-old indigenous cemetery burial in Yash,pur claiming ownership. Locals have noted the site used for years without prior ownership claims. Samoyer Kantoswor, March 25, 2025
  169 Rajshahi District, Rajpara Upazila April 22, 2025, around 10 PM Police arrested Hindu youth Tuesday 10 PM from Bulonpur Ghoshpara tea stall on alleged religious insult during religious discussion. "Tauhidi Janata" assaulted him before handing to police. BDNews24.com, Dainik Inqilab, April 23, 2025
  184 Rajshahi District, Tanore Upazila May 1, 2025 Failed robbery attempt at journalist Bishwajit Chowdhury's Baje Akcha village home on Wednesday, 10 PM; miscreants hacked when spotted. Neighbors rescued after screams; admitted to Rajshahi Medical College. Police calls it a planned attack. Sokaler Khabar, BDSomachar24.com, May 1, 2025
  195 Rajshahi District, Tanore Upazila May 13, 2025, evening Police arrested Khairul Islam (45), BNP leader and ex-UP chairman's brother, for attempting to rape an indigeneous woman in Ekonnapur village Tuesday evening. Longtime harassment; threatened family to suppress. Dainik Janakantha, FNS, May 15, 2025
  227 Rajshahi District, Puthia Upazila May 30, 2025, at night Clash over forcible pond digging on Hindu farmers' land in Shilmarria Ghoragachi; injured (farmers/laborers), 1 vehicle vandalized, local weapons recovered. Police deployed; admin vows action against illegal digging. BDNews24.com, May 31, 2025
  238 District: Rajshahi Upazila: Godagari 13 June 2025 At the traditional Khetturi Dham in Premtoli, during a Hindu and indigenous Sanatan community fair and discussion, Union BNP President Ehsanul Kabir Tukur has been accused of assaulting Khetturi Dham manager Gobinda Chandra Pal and Hindu indigenous Sanatan member Sahadev Kumar Panna, then expelling them from the temple. Protidin Bangladesh 14 June 2025
  300 District: Rajshahi Upazila: Poba 30 July 2025 Around 10 AM Brutal attack on indegeneous people injured 5: Mardi, Ripon Hemrom (village chief Soren's nephew), his mother Sumita Kisku, sister Rangila Hemrom. Around 10 AM Wednesday in Baghsara Pul (indigenous) village, Bablu and Khaja gang assaulted them, vandalized homes, and threatened eviction and murder. Police controlled the scene. Bijoy Bangla, 31 July 2025
  304 District: Rajshahi Upazila: Poba August 4, 2025 BNP activist Bablu led two armed attacks and home demolitions at Barnai Riverbank Santal hamlet in Bagsara village, forcing 12 families from Santal, Dangor, and Ravi Das communities to flee in fear Wednesday. Village now deserted. Dainik Ittefaq 05 August 2025
  347 District: Rajshahi Mollapara area, city 02 September 2025 The century-old Santal hamlet is facing extinction due to land grabbers. Influential Sajjad Ali is attempting to seize over 1 bigha worth 100 crore taka, forcing evictions. Several families already demolished homes and fled; others live in terror. Rajshahir Shomoy; Noya Alo, 'September 2, 2025
  352 Rajshahi City Corporation Ward 2, Mollapara 04 September 2025 6 Pahari families who built homes on 16 katha 53 years ago (now 16 homes over 3 generations) face eviction by Sajjad Ali, promising "khasi feast" before leaving. Thursday, police, human rights activists, media intervened to halt the demolition temporarily at indigenous neighborhood. Prothom Alo Khola Kagaj 04 September 2025
  357 District: Rajshahi Upazila: Godagari 01 September 2025 Police arrested Khairul Badsha alias Kata (40) for attempting to rape indigenous housewife. Took her to Haripur field bridge under Dofarpur village 1 Sep; locals rescued her after spotting. IPNewsBD 08 September 2025
  364 District: Rajshahi Upazila: Bagmara 16 September 2025 Afternoon Tanti Dal leader accused of beating Narayan Bhavani (55) over extortion refusal in Chaisaoda village, Gobindapara Union. Injured at upazila health complex; villagers demanded arrest at thana, suspect Nabab Hossain alias Bachchu (30), joint GS. Samakal Prothom Alo 16 September 2025
  400 District: Rajshahi Motihar Thana area, metropolis 05 October 2025 Minority Harijan family daughter Rimit Ray (17), Class 10 student at RU School & College, stalked/love-proposal rejected by neighbor Rabiu Islam Ashik (22); threatened acid attack/murder, hurled cocktail at home. Father Shri Joni Kumar filed case. Amader Shomoy.com 05 October 2025
  438 District: Rajshahi Godagari, Babudaiang village October 27, 2025, Afternoon Court-ordered eviction of 5 Koi tribe families (15-20 members); homes were razed to the ground, sleeping under a bamboo clump. Possessed khas land for 25 years; Nazrul Islam Almgir and relatives won the case claiming ownership. Families starving. Samakal; Jaijai Din, 29 October 2025
  447 District: Rajshahi Upazila: Godagari 04 November 2025 National Indigenous Council held a human chain at Sahib Bazar Zero Point protesting the eviction of 5 Kol tribe families from Babudaiang despite a court order; no notice, overzealous admin demolished homes without salvaging furniture. Families starving under a bamboo grove. Leader Ganesh Mardi. Samakal 05 November 2025
  502 District: Rajshahi Panchbati Mahashmashan 13 December 2025 Around noon Priest Sagar Kumar Roy beaten by youth Alif Ali over bamboo refusal at temple complex Satu,rday noon; Hindu community terrified. RisingBD.com 13 December 2025
Rangamati 129 Rangamati District, Kaptai Upazila, Raikhali Union March 15, 2025, around 2 AM 8-10 dacoits raided the indigenous Ulamong Marma's Fulotoli village home, vandalized prop face eviction demands. Chattogram Khabar, March 15, 2025
  161 Rangamati District, Kaukhali Upazila April 17, 2025, at night Mo. Fahim (son of Anwar Hossain) repeatedly raped a 22-year-old Marma woman in a rented Poyapara home from March 25 to April 3. On April 17, she was seriously assaulted when she resisted. Admitted to the hospital. Independent TV, Manobkantha, April 18, 2025
Rangpur 36 Rangpur District, Pirganj Upazila, Shanerhat Union January 20, 2025, dawn BNP leader Mashfique Rahman and associates illegally occupied 1 acre 54 decimal land of Dhaneshwar Chandra Barman in Ghoshpur village and began cultivation, threatening his family to leave within 7 days or face death. Somkal, January 22, 2025
  81 Rangpur District, Mithapukur Upazila February 19, 2025, 4 PM Awami League leader Aktaruzzaman Sohag illegally occupied the minority family's ancestral property despite a court injunction and built a boundary wall using influence. Minorities held a press conference at the Mithapukur Press Club, protesting land grab. Amader Protidin, February 20, 2025
  191 Rangpur District, Badarganj Upazila, Ramnathpur Union May 8, 2025 Youth Dal leader Jobaidul and associates attacked indigenous Goljar Rout's home in Khoddbagbari Mission Para over trivial child-tree fall dispute, vandalized, looted cow sale cash/gold, threatened murder. Dainik eB News, May 9, 2025
  192 Rangpur District, Sadar Upazila May 14, 2025, noon Miscreants looted over 100 bhori gold (about 1.5 crore taka) from Lakshmi Jewelers owned by Anininda Basak in Betpotri during busy noon hours. Confirmed by Rangpur Metropolitan Kotwali OC. Somkal, RTV News, May 14, 2025
  284 District: Rangpur Upazila: Gangachara 26 July 2025 Night Police arrested youth Ranjan Ray (21) for alleged offensive remarks about the Prophet. Excited mob attacked his home and at least 15 family homes, causing vandalism and loot. Police and army deployed to control the situation. Prothom Alo Dhaka Tribune 27 July 2025
  311 District: Rangpur Upazila: Taraganj 09 August 2025 Around 9 PM Hindu minorities Rupalal Das (40) and Pradip Das (35) lynched by mob suspecting theft around 9 PM Saturday in Burirhat Bot Tola, Soyar Union. Family alleges violence without evidence. Samakal Sangbad 10 August 2025
  317 District: Rangpur Upazila: Badarganj August 11, 2025 Afternoon Attempted forcible land grab of Ganesh Mahato's land in Sardarpara Pokohana area on Sunday afternoon by Bachchu and family with sticks, local weapons, and a tractor. They fled when police arrived after Ganesh's call; he later filed a written complaint. Sangbad Sarabela; EB News August 11, 2025
  318 District: Rangpur Upazila: Badarganj August 7, 2025 BNP leader Selim Mia accused of grabbing land owned by Bhadu Chandra Ray in Bang Dubi village, Damodarpur Union, Thursday; fenced it with bamboo and tin, trapping his family inside their property in fear. Banglar Alo 08 August 2025
  354 DiStrict: Rangpur Upazila: Taraganj 03 September 2025 Late night Miscreants cut the shed, looted cash and gold from Radha Jewelers near Sonali Bank, Bazar Road, late Wednesday night. Owner Gautam Karmakar discovered the mess the next morning; 150,000 taka was stolen. Protidiner Sangbad Somoyer Kanthoswor 04 September 2025
  476 Panbari Public Shiva Temple, Rangpur 24 November 2025 Miscreants entered pre-dawn and deliberately smashed the sacred Shiva lingam. Locals alleged that it was a planned attack. USBangla24.com 24 November 2025
  492 District: Rangpur Upazila: Taraganj 06 December 2025 Late night Freedom fighter Yogesh Chandra Roy (75) his wife Subarna Roy (60) throats slit; bodies recovered Sunday morning from home, North Rahimapur, Kursha Union. Prothom Alo Samakal 07 December 2025
Satkhira 21 Satkhira District, Ashashuni Upazila January 9, 2025 Miscreants poisoned and killed 3 pet cows of day laborer Dilip Biswas in Protapnagar village, leaving his family destitute. 7-8 Hindu families live in the area near Protapnagar Madrassa. Dainik Satkhira.com, January 11,2025
  43 Satkhira District, Ashashuni Upazila, Sreoula Union January 25, 2025, around 11 AM Bicycle mechanic Animesh Sarkar was found hanging from a tree branch near his home in Langoldariya. Neighbors Ahid Mallik and Abdul Malek Mallik had been mentally torturing and assaulting him; the family claims he was murdered and hanged after they pushed him into a pond over a fish dispute. Bangla Vision, BanglaNews24.com, January 25, 2025
  68 Satkhira District, Shyamnagar Upazila February 7, 2025, around 4:00 PM Despite giving land for road widening, miscreants attacked a minority family in Naikati village, demanding more space for heavy vehicles. Bishwajit Jowarder (45), Krishna Jowarder, and 10 other family members were injured by local weapons. Uttoradhikar71 News, February 8, 2025
  105 Satkhira District, Tala Upazila March 8, 2025, at night Abu Said Sardar robbed 40,000 taka and mobile from Deepto in Maguradanga village. Known for extorting minorities. Locals handed him to police after incident publicized. BD24Live.com, Ajker Patrika, March 9, 2025
  110 Satkhira District, Shyamnagar Upazila March 9, 2025, late night Miscreants broke lock of Nakipur Brahmanpara Krishna Temple, stole Radha Krishna brass idols, Gopal brass idol, 10 pairs of cymbals, and valuable worship items. Khaborer Kagaj, Protiddiner Bangladesh, March 10, 2025
  143 Satkhira District, Debhata Upazila, Nowapara Union March 26, 2025, 1 AM Miscreants demolished bamboo/pucca boundary wall around Paikara Sarbojanin Kalimata-Radha Gobinda Temple, cut fish enclosure netting, looted fish worth lakhs. Injured 6 minorities resisting. Perpetrators openly threatened death when police didn't act on complaint. UP Chairman blames delayed case filing. Uttoradhikar 71 News, March 29, 2025
  265 District: Satkhira Upazila: Shyamnagar 01 July 2025 Around 11:30 PM Miscreants used sedative spray for a premeditated dacoity at the homes of Debiranjan Mandal (65) and Chittaranjan Mandal (60) in Badghata village, Shyamnagar Municipality, around 11:30 PM Tuesday night, looting 10 bhori gold and 150,000 taka cash. Amader Shomoy Jaijai Din 02 July 2025
  346 District: Satkhira Upazila: Assasuni 01 September 2025 Deep night Theft at Beula Sri Sri Shyama Kall Temple in Budhhata Union. Organized thieves entered deep Monday night, stole puja items, solar battery, CCTV equipment. Temple GS Pintu Kumar Dash said it's long been Hindu community's place of faith. Satkhirar Sakal 03 September 2025
  349 District: Satkhira Upazila: Assasuni 03 September 2025 Morning Body of former Puja Celebration Committee leader Bijon Kumar De recovered from roadside garden. Fish fingerling trader from Paithali village, son of Bhanjan De, former GS of Budhhata Union Puja Committee, last served as president of Paithali public Durga Temple. BDNews24.com 03 September 2025
  356 District: Satkhira Upazila: Kaliganj Bharasimla Union 07 September 2025 Ongoing attempt to grab public Damodar Temple land for market by Md. Rawshan Ali Kaguchi (50), Hafijul Gazi (35), Ali Akbar (36); reactivated despite court injunction. SatkhiraNews24.com 07 September 2025
  360 District: Satkhira Upazila: Kaliganj Bharasimla Union 07 September 2025 Morning Notorious Abu Khayer Mistri alias Babu coerced elderly Hindu couple Nitai Biswas (55), son of late Rabindranath Biswas from Hasan Kati, Mathureshpur Union, to sign over 9 bigha land via threats, dacoity, murder warnings; now targeting their last 26 sataks + 2 story home. Press conference at Kaliganj Reporters Club. Somoyer Khabar 09 September 2025
  378 District: Satkhira Upazila: Tala Tentulia Union 24 September 2025 Morning Idol vandalism at temple; committee member Balai Das said guards till 2 AM Monday but slept due to rain. First such incident; police arrested 1. Kalbela 24 September 2025
  390 District: Satkhira City Police Lines area 02 October 2025 Night During Durga Puja festivities, organized miscreants targeted Hindu homes: journalist Ramkrishna Chakroborty, bank officer Gobinda Ghosh, gold trader Gautam Chandra robbed within 24 hours; 3 crore taka cash/gold looted. Khaborer Kagaj 02 October 2025
  467 District: Satkhira Upazila: Shyamnagar 17 November 2025 Akbar Mollah accused of "filmy style” grab of Ishwaripur Yashoreshwari Public Kali Temple land for business; minority leaders demand immediate halt/action. Uttaradhikar7l News 17 November 2025
  514 District: Satkhira Upazila: Kaliganj 27 December 2025 Sunil Mandal family barricaded 17 days by wall/barbed wire; opponents Samad Gazi + son Almagir Kabir installed 4 CCTVs controlling movement, halted all farm work on disputed/other lands, threatened night eviction if not vacate. Champafool Kalibari Bazar. Uttaradhikar7l News 27 December 2025
Sherpur 299 Distrlct: Sherpur Upazila: Jhinai Gati 31 July 2025 UP member Hamidulla allegedly grabbed 50 sataks agricultural land of indigenous sisters Yamuna Sangma and Numuna Sangma near Bharua School. He led 30-40 terrorists who held the sisters at weapon-point and seized the property; they now live in fear. Dainik Shobuj 31 July 2025
  319 District: Sherpur Upazila: Jhinai Gati August 13, 2025 Garo indigenous people's century-old orchard allegedly seized by Forest Department in Gajni; protest rally held Wednesday in front of National Museum by Samotal Indigenous Students. IPNewsBD.com August 13, 2025
Sirajganj 48 Sirajganj District, Belkuchi Upazila January 27, 2025, at night Miscreants broke into Deluya Sri Sri Ram Krishna Sebashram Temple in Paur town, stealing gold jewelry from idols and various idols worth 1.5 lakh taka. Ekattor TV, Samoyer Kantoswor, January 28, 2025
  56 Sirajganj District, Raiganj Upazila February 2, 2025, around 7:30 PM Over a trivial children's play incident, miscreants attacked poor Hindu day laborer Basudeb Malo's family in Dhamainagar village. Mintu Sarkar (40), his wife Jesmin Begum (31), and associates vandalized their home and seriously injured Sheela Rani Malo. Dainik Sakaler Somoy Sangbad, February 3, 2025
  97 Sirajganj District, Kazipur Upazila March 1, 2025, at night Miscreants attacked Shika Smriti Sarbojanin Durga Temple in Sonamuki Bazar, vandalizing idols. Temple caretaker Uttam Karmakar discovered broken idols in the morning; the lock was intact, but the idols were smashed using a bamboo pole inserted through the door. Ajker Patrika, BDNews24.com, March 2, 2025
  130 Sirajganj District, Ullapara Upazila, Durganagar Union March 19, 2025, at night Miscreants entered Swapno Roy's temple in Bordomonohora village, servedt and stole he head of the Lakshmi idolLakshmi idol's head. Hindu community outraged. Samoyer Kantoswor, Dhaka Journal, March 20, 2025
  132 Sirajganj District, Enayetpur Upazila March 21, 2025 Over land dispute, Ward Women's Dal president Jesmin Begum and associates attacked Dalit homes in Gopinathpur early Friday, vandalized, set fires, and smashed idols in adjacent temple. Nurul Islam and Axshed Ali used power to grab poor Dalits' land, threatening eviction/death. Padma Times.com, March 21, 2025
  147 Sirajganj District, Shahjadpur Upazila April 5, 2025 Late-night temple vandalism: Friday, 4 AM, miscreants entered Dola Vita Milan Sangha Temple in Chala Shahjadpur neighborhood, smashed 6 idols, including Ganesh, Lakshmi, Saraswati. Sanatan community outraged. BD24Live.com, Daily Observer, April 5, 2025
  156 Sirajganj District, Tarash Upazila April 13, 2025, at night Police arrested temple priest Joy Kumar Ghosh (35), son of Shankar Ghosh from Gobinda Temple area, on false allegations of insulting Prophet during Chaitra Sankranti puja at Tarash Mahashmashan. Extremists created tension; Abdul Bari filed case. BD 24 Live, April 15, 2025
  176 Sirajganj District, Tarash Upazila April 26, 2025, around 7 AM Abdul Malek (45) entered Bazarpara Sarbojanin Durga Temple, smashed Saraswati idol on floor. CCTV identified him; police arrested but family/associates forcibly freed him from custody. Protiddiner Sangbad, April 26, 2025
  239 District: Sirajganj Upazila: Shahjadpur 10 June 2025 Around 11:30 AM Miscreants attacked Rablndra Nath Tagore's Kachari Bari auditorium and custodian's office, causing extensive vandalism. Police arrived and controlled the situation. A case has been filed at the local police station. Ajker Patrika Prothom Alo 10 June 2025
  343 District: Sirajganj, Thana: Belkuchi 28 August 2025 Morning Hindu youth beaten by mob over alleged religious insult during conversation with van driver Khokon Sheikh Wednesday night; locals surrounded his home Thursday morning, assaulted, handed to police. Somoyer Kanthoswor, 'August 28, 2025
  396 Dlstrict: Sirajganj Upazila: Sadar 03 October 2025 11 AM Theft at No. 2 Khalifa Potti & Marwari Potti Durga Mata Temple Friday 11:50 AM; case filed afternoon, 2 arrested by evening 6 PM. Ittefaq 04 October 2025
  407 District: Sirajganj Salanga Thana 11 October 2025 Morning Police recovered the body of female village police member Anna Rani (38), wife of late Bijon Chandra Das, from Rishi Para, under lau machan beside Salanga Islamia Multipurpose High School field pond. The throat wound suggests murder, body dumped. Samakal BDNews24.com 11 October 2025
  460 District: Sirajganj Upazila: Tarash 09 November 2025 Afternoon Temple committee + local Hindus held human chain/press conference protesting forcible property grab of Sri Sri Lakshmi Narayan & Gopal idols temple despite govt record after 53 yrs tax payment/court release. Ushakol village residents demanding extortion/threatening obstruction. GS spoke. Desh TV 09 November 2025
Sunamganj 74 Sunamganj District, Jamalganj Upazila, Fenarbank Union February 12, 2025 Miscreants led by Abdus Sobhan, Ekrama Ullah, Rustam Ali attacked Hindu homes in Rajabaj village over temple pond occupation, vandalized properties, looted goods, brutally assaulted locals, including poor Hindu woman Bappi Rani, looting her shop. Dainik Sunamkantha, February 14, 2025
  240 District: Sunamganj Upazila: Jagannathpur 03 June 2025 Jamaat leader Rejaul Karim Ripon and Jamaat leader/Liton Mia, Joint Secretary of Jagannathpur Central Market Management Committee, have been accused of demanding 100,000 extortion from businessman Shyamal Kanti Gop and threatening if not paid. Dainik Sunamganj 14 June 2025
  261 District: Sunamganj Upazila: Dharampasha 26 June 2025 Night Police constable Ainul Haq has been accused of abducting and raping an HSC examinee from the Sanatan communlty. He was arrested from Dharampasha police station early Tuesday morning. A case has been filed at the station. Yugantor Sylhet Voice 02 July 2025
  370 District: Sunamganj Upazila: Jamalganj Sachna village 21 September 2025 Series of lootings at minority homes/temples terrorizing locals: Ramakrishna Mission Temple, journalist Debabrata Ghosh Chowdhury's home, teachers Nabgopal Ray, Ardhendu Ghosh Chowdhury, ex-principals Prantosh Ghosh Chowdhury (Sachna High), Dinesh Chandra Das (Jamalganj High); Nigmananda Saraswati Temple donation box broken. Gang breaks locks, loots almirahs/crockery. Sylhet View 21 September 2025
  422 District: Sunamganj Sadar Upazila, Mahanpur Union 17 October 2025 10 PM Released murder accused Salman + 20 25 attacked 5 Hindu homes in Painda village over extortion refusal; vandalized, looted 95,000 taka + 3 bhori gold from Sourabh Das family + others, broke lock on Gopesh Chandra Das's auto rice mill, stole 24 sacks rice. Earlier beat Sourabh/threatened murder. Sakaler Samoy 20 October 2025
  430 District: Sunamganj Upazila: Tahirpur 18 October 2025 Indigenous youth Baishakh Sangma (22), son of Sanjay Sangma from Borgop Tila village, Bigdal North Union beaten hands/feet bound for refusing drug/fake currency business. Hospitalized; uncle Ratul Dio filed case vs Shaheed Mia, Arju Mia, Nachima Begum, Safiya Begum, Falani Begum (wife of Kadir Mia). Samakal Janakantha 18 October 2025
  489 District: Sunamganj Upazila: Chatak 29 November 2025 Afternoon Akij Plastic Co officials accused of grabbing crore-taka ancestral land of Hindu family (80-90 yrs possession, DC khatian 17 sataks, Kumna mouza tax-paid); Sibani Rani Chand press conference: GM Munna and Suhel leading influential grabbers terrorizing 50 people from 7 families. Sylhet Bani Jaintabarta 29 November 2025
Sylhet 98 Sylhet District, Companyganj Upazila March 2, 2025, around 7:30 PM In border village Kailairag, miscreants Alauddin (42) and associates lured small ethnic group woman to hospital pretext, took her to nearby jungle, and gang-raped her. Locals rescued her after screams; police arrested 2 suspects. Somkal, March 3, 2025; Desh TV, March 4, 2025
  133 Sylhet District, Sadar Upazila March 18, 2025 Over land dispute, Ward Women's Dal president Jesmin Begum and associates attacked physically disabled Asim Kumar Dash's home in Ward 7, vandalized, assaulted family, issued death threats. 3rd attack; BNP ward president confirms. Family gave land before but face eviction demand. BDNews24.com, Kalbela, March 22, 2025
  163 Sylhet District, Gowain Ghata Upazila April 20, 2025 Police recovered decomposed body of businessman Rajib Sarkar (32), son of Joykrishna Sarkar from Khaliajuri, Netrokona, hanging in his Jaflong sweets shop. Discovered after days of closure due to foul smell. Prothom Alo, Jugantor, April 21, 2025
  164 Sylhet District, Bishwanath Khajanchi Union Upazila April 20, 2025, around 8:30 PM Ferry seller Nipesh Talukder (42) from Sunampur village, Dirai Upazila, Sunamganj, hacked to death by miscreants while cycling home from Pirer Bazar selling paan/betel nuts/cigarettes. Prothom Alo, Dainik Ittefaq, April 21, 2025
  210 Sylhet District, Kanaighat Upazila May 20, 2025, around 3 PM A human chain at Upazila Parishad protested against Fayez Ahmad Member and Tota Miya's land grab of Sri Sri Bamjanga Mahapith Kalimandir. Devotees demanded the arrest of the encroachers. Sylhet View, May 20, 2025
  293 District: Sylhet, Upazila: Gowainghat 28 July 2025 Night Miscreants destroyed nearly 2,000 betal nut trees (market value 1.65 million taka) in two Khasia community jhum fields near Lamapunji headman's house in Pratappur Camp, West Jafflong Union, deep Monday night, causing economic, social, and cultural devastation to the community. Sangbad 29 July 2025, Dainik Inqilab 30 July 2025
  462 District: Sylhet Upazila: Gowain Ghata 13 November 2025 Sand mafia terrorizing minorities/temple in Purba Alirgaon Union; victim: "We're innocent; they come with sticks. How homes?". SI Faruk (VIT officer) is accused of sheltering extortion. Sylhet Bulletin 13 November 2025
  473 Anobil area, Dhopadighirpar, Sylhet city 19 November 2025 Afternoon Loni Lal Baidya + heirs accuse fraudulent lease gang of grabbing ancestral home-plot listed as vested property despite ownership; press conference Wednesday at district Press Club. Sylhet Songbad Sylhet Bani 19 November 2025
  482 District: Sylhet Upazila: Zakiganj Barthakuri UP 24 November 2025 Evening Daring dacoity at minority leader Dr. Bibhakar Deshmukh's home, Amlishid village; armed gang held wife/children hostage, looted 250,000 taka cash + valuables worth lakhs. Filed case vs unknowns 25 Nov night. SylhetView24.com 26 November 2025
Tangail 45 Tangail District, Sadar Upazila January 25, 2025, noon Jubo Dal joint convener Jahid Hossain and associates attacked minor Pronoy Chandra's home in Betka Sutradhar Para over dispute, then vandalized neighboring minority homes, spreading fear among local minorities. Dainik Apnader Desh, 1/26/2025
  69 Tangail District, Basail Upazila February 10, 2025, around 11:30 AM Police recovered the body of youth Abhijit Kumar (26), son of Ripon Chandra Sarkar from Panchgachi village, Sirajganj's Kazipur Upazila, from Gulla area near Karatipara Bypass. Dainik Inqilab, Bangladesh Protidin, February 10, 2025
  142 Tangail District, Sakhipur Upazila March 29, 2025, 9 PM "Tauhidi Janata" vandalized Shankar Saha's home in Bordichowna after his Facebook ID hacked to post anti-Muslim content. OC Zakir Hossain confirmed hack; complaint filed post-9 PM. Dhaka Times, BBC Bangla, March 30, 2025
  177 Tangail District, Dhanbari Upazila April 24, 2025, around 8:30 PM A group of extremist youths raided Abhoyaranya Pathagar library, labeled books by Kazi Nazrul Islam, Rabindranath Tagore, and Sanjib Bhattacharya as "anti-religion", and packed them for UNO. Golam Rabbani claimed the library was run by atheists. Prothom Alo, April 26, 2025; Somkal, April 27, 2025
  188 Tangail District, Madhupur Upazila May 6, 2025 Police recovered body of Adhir Sutradhar (65), son of Gopi Sutradhar from Konabari, Gopalpur Upazila, hanging from Sat forest tree. Family identified via social media photo after he went missing Tuesday morning. Jayjaydin, Dhaka Mail, May 7, 2025
  340 District: Tangail Upazila: Ghatail 18 August 2025 Dawn Dacoity at goldsmith Amar Banik's home in Chak Pakutiya; 10-12 armed men threatened Amar and mother Krishna Rani, looted 641,000 taka worth cash, gold/silver jewelry, brass idols, phones early Monday 18 Aug. DB police arrested 7: Sohag Mandal (41), Mintu (38), Mosarraf(37), Jasim (33), Aminul (36), Anwar (39), and Moynal (35). Kaler Kantho Yamuna TV 27 August 2025
  453 District: Tangail Upazila: Kalihati 08 November 2025 Around 10 AM Elevan idols were vandalized at the public Radha Govinda Raslila Temple, Elenga poura; Dulali Rani discovered them while offering puja at 10:30 AM after the annual Tuesday program. Prothom Alo Kaler Kantho 08 November 2025
  496 District: Tangail Upazila: Madhupur 06 December 2025 Deep night Theft at St. Joseph Church; miscreants broke the main gate lock, looted 5 ceiling fans, a harmonium, a tabla, 7 chairs, and a bell. Kalbela 07 December 2025
  501 District: Tangail Upazila: Sakhipur 13 December 2025 4 PM Locals human chain protesting UK expat Rubel and family land grab/harassment of neighborhood; hundreds joined, chanted slogans demanding action. Protidiner Kagaj Ajker Kagaj 13 December 2025
Thakurgaon 134 Thakurgaon District, Pirganj Upazila March 22, 2025, at night Miscreants vandalized protected idols (Kartik, Lakshmi, Ganesh) at Machlandapur Sri Sri Durga Mondop. Sanatan community outraged. Jayjaydin, Dainik Desher Potro, March 23, 2025
  217 Thakurgaon District, Sadar Upazila May 25, 2025, morning 3 girls from CM Ayub Balika High School abducted: Keya Roy, Luci Roy (Class 9), Tithi Rani (Class 8) from Akcha Doctor Para. Families filed GD Sunday night after school non-return. Desh Rupantor, May 26, 2025
  281 District: Thakurgaon Upazila: Ranisankail 24 July 2025 Demanding justice, the family of goldsmith Lalit Banik (40) placed his body in front of Abdur Rahman's clothing shop. Relatives claim Rahman beat Lalit over 3,000 taka in debt; humiliated, he consumed poison and died en route to the hospital. Lalit was from Banikpara, Bhano Union, Balidangi. Kalbela Independent TV 24 July 2025
  292 Distrlct: Thakurgaon Upazila: Sadar Chilarong Union 25 July 2025 Around noon Sahir Uddin, wife Nurbanu, son Samirul, daughter Salia, and elder brother Hasim Uddin with 7-8 others allegedly tried to grab land, vandalized home, and threatened murder of Sudhir Deb Nath's minority family in Bhelajan Riverbank village around noon Friday, warning police complaints would lead to disappearance. Dainik Jagrata Matribhumi The News 29 July 2025
  296 District: Thakurgaon Upazila: Ranisankail July 30, 2025 UNO Safiul Mazlubin Rahman allegedly ordered the forcible occupation of Durga Puja temple land on Wednesday, personally removing the fence, cutting banana trees used for worship, and threatening arrest within 2 hours if not vacated. Channel E News 31 July 2025
  325 District: Thakurgaon Upazila: Sadar 15 August 2025 Dawn Police arrested Hindu youth Dipu Ray (28), son of Dinesh Chandra Ray from Harinarayonpur Dighi Dangi, for alleged offensive remarks about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) early Friday morning from Panchagarh by Sadar thana and DB team. He's a student at Hajee Danesh Science & Technology University, Dinajpur. Noya Digonto Alokito Bangladesh 15 August 2025
  386 District: Thakurgaon Upazila: Sadar Auliyapur Union under Bhulli Thana 29 September 2025 Evening Police recovered semi-decomposed bodies of mother-daughter Sumila Rani (40) and disabled daughter Shapla (20) from home beside Rasiklal Temple, Madar Ganj village Monday evening. Lived alone; NGO worker smelled odor delivering stipend, alerted neighbors who broke door. Kaler Kantho Somoy Sangbad 29 September 2025
  478 Distrlct: Thakurgaon Upazila: Sadar Akcha Union 22 November 2025 Morning Despite ongoing court case, BNP expelled ex GS Abu Taleb (48) + Abdul Gaffar (50) + others threatened to grab land; victim Kailash Chandra Barman (62) filed written complaint at Sadar Thana. EkushSangbad.com Rupali Bangladesh 23 November 2025
  494 District: Thakurgaon Upazila: Sadar Akcha Union 29 November 2025 Around 8:30 PM Youth League/Youth Dal leaders accused of abducting Sudhir Chandra Barman (61), son of Ashok Lal Barman from Nim Bari, electric shock/beating, forced white stamp signature, cash snatch; victim filed written complaint Sadar Thana Monday. Janakantha 03 December 2025

Data Source: Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council
Data processed using SAS® and Python.