Bangladesh Hindu Woman Raped, Beaten Over Rs 35,000 Family Loan
A Hindu woman in Bangladesh was brutally raped by a local political worker, and the viral video of the assault has sparked nationwide outrage and global concern.
A 21-year-old Hindu woman from Cumilla, Bangladesh, was raped on 26th June 2025 by Fazar Ali, a local political worker. She was staying at her father's home with her two children while her husband was working in Dubai.
Fazar broke into the house over a ?35,000 loan issue, stripped, beat, and raped her. The crime came to light only after a video of the assault went viral. Locals first attacked the woman, then turned on the accused. He later escaped from a hospital.
Police acted only after the video spread online. On 27th June, Fazar was arrested in Dhaka, and four others were held for filming and sharing the video.
The attack sparked nationwide protests and drew strong reactions from human rights groups, students, and India’s Ministry of External Affairs, which demanded better protection for religious minorities in Bangladesh.
This incident adds to growing concern over rising violence against Hindus and minorities in the country.
