Hindu businessman beaten to death in Bangladesh over bananas, 3 detained

January 18, 2026

A Hindu businessman named Liton Chandra Ghosh was beaten to death in Gazipur, Bangladesh, following a dispute over missing bananas. The incident, which occurred on Saturday in the Kaliganj area, has raised concerns about its potential connection to ongoing violence against Hindus in the country. Three family members have been detained in relation to the killing.

Hindu businessman beaten to death in Bangladesh over bananas, 3 detained

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Liton Chandra Ghosh, 55, owned 'Baishakhi Sweetmeat and Hotel'.
The attack involved a dispute over missing bananas.
Three suspects, including a father, mother, and son, have been detained.
The incident occurred in the Kaliganj area of Gazipur district.
It is unclear if the killing is linked to broader violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.

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Hindu businessman beaten to death in Bangladesh over bananas, 3 detained

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