
A Hindu school teacher's home in Gowainghat, Sylhet district, Bangladesh, was set on fire, causing significant property damage. While police and the homeowner attribute the fire to an electrical short circuit, some local media and political figures allege it was a targeted attack amid rising violence against minorities in Bangladesh. The incident has heightened fears among Hindu communities, with Indian officials urging swift action. The BJP highlighted the event, drawing parallels with alleged communal violence in West Bengal, India.
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