# News DeskRajbari, Bangladesh: A Hindu fuel station worker was crushed to death in Bangladesh after he tried to stop a vehicle from leaving a petrol pump without paying, police said, sparking fresh concerns amid reports of rising violence against minorities in the country. When Saha blocked the vehicle to stop it, the driver allegedly ran him over and sped away, killing him on the spot. Another worker, Jakir Hossain, reportedly chased the vehicle and later found Saha’s body on the highway with severe head and facial injuries. The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council (BHBCUC) earlier said communal violence has been rising sharply, claiming 51 incidents were recorded in December 2025 alone, allegedly aimed at intimidating minority voters. In recent weeks, several violent incidents involving members of the Hindu community have been reported across Bangladesh, including lynchings, shootings, and fatal assaults.

Source: bd News24 January 18, 2026 02:24 UTC