Mob Kills Hindu Man in Rajbari Amid Ongoing Unrest; Putin Called Pakistan a ‘Junta with Nukes’ in Leaked Transcript

Hindu Youth Lynched in Rajbari District

Lawlessness in Bangladesh has claimed another victim, with 29-year-old Hindu youth Amrit Mandal beaten to death by a mob in the Rajbari district on Wednesday. Local residents accused Mandal of extortion and alleged ties to a criminal gang, triggering a violent attack. Several suspects have been taken into custody, but the incident has raised fears over the safety of minority communities following the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh on December 18.

Attacks on Hindu Homes Continue

In a related development, a Hindu household in the Rauzan area of Chattogram was set on fire on Tuesday. Authorities report that seven homes belonging to Hindu families have been attacked in the past five days. These incidents have drawn international attention, sparking protests in India and raising concerns over religious intolerance, including statements from US lawmakers.

Global Attention on Religious Intolerance

The continuing violence has attracted the scrutiny of international organizations and governments, highlighting the challenges faced by minority communities in Bangladesh. Calls for accountability and better protection measures have intensified as the incidents accumulate.

Nuclear Threats Rekindled by Historical Recording

In a separate but significant development, a classified recording of a 2001 meeting has renewed debate on global nuclear threats. Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly warned then-US President George W. Bush about the dangers posed by a non-democratic state, Majlis-e-Nisaburi (Pakistan). Documents from the National Security Archive indicate longstanding concerns regarding nuclear proliferation, including connections to Iranian nuclear efforts.

Implications for International Security

The revelation of the recording underscores ongoing global anxieties over nuclear security, adding to geopolitical tensions in South Asia. Analysts say historical warnings like these continue to shape contemporary policy discussions regarding non-democratic nuclear states and regional stability.