A 30-year-old Hindu man was crushed to death by an SUV in Bangladesh after he tried to stop the vehicle from leaving a petrol pump without paying for fuel, police said. Police and eyewitnesses said a black SUV took fuel worth around Rs 3,710 from the filling station and attempted to leave without making payment. Minority Groups Express ConcernThe killing has triggered fresh concerns over the safety of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, where incidents targeting minority communities have been reported frequently in recent months. The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, a rights group representing minority communities, expressed grave concern over what it described as a rise in attacks on minorities. Also Read: BJP Flags Another Killing of Hindu Man in Bangladesh

Source: bd News24 January 18, 2026 10:24 UTC