Bangladesh News: What is Muhammad Yunus Up To ? Massive Protests in Bangladesh After Hindu Woman Raped by Local Politician

A 21-year-old Hindu woman was brutally raped in Cumilla District, which made people all over Bangladesh furious. Fazor Ali, the main suspect, is 38 years old and is a member of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party. He is said to have broken into the victim's father's house during the Hari Seva festival on June 26, 2025. It was around 10 p.m. when he broke into the woman's house and raped her. She was there with her kids while her husband worked in Dubai.

Immediate Aftermath & Arrests

People in the area are said to have confronted Fazor Ali after the attack and beat him until he was able to get away. Five people were later arrested by police in connection with the attack: 

The main suspect, BNP politician Fazor Ali, was caught in Dhaka around 5 a.m. on June 29.

Three people were arrested for filming and posting the assault on social media.

A fifth suspect was arrested for facilitating or encouraging the attack.

A case was officially registered under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act on June 27, following a written complaint by the survivor. The Muradnagar police have launched a thorough investigation. 

Public Outrage & Protests

Students from Dhaka University led large protests on June 30. They chanted slogans and called for "direct action" against the attackers. A video from the protests showed large groups of people chanting, marching, and clapping for quick and clear justice. 

Yunus Government Under Fire for Failure to Protect Minorities

This incident has compounded the criticism directed towards Muhammad Yunus. Since taking power, the situation for Hindus has deteriorated, with increased atrocities exposing an appalling decline in law and order. Rights activists accuse the Yunus government of doing nothing to stop the spiraling violence based on religious identity, despite the frequent reporting of similar incidents.

A Pattern of Targeted Attacks

The circumstances surrounding this case of rape are not unique. Several recent attacks indicate an emerging and alarming pattern. 

In March 2025, a priest at the ISKCON temple in Narail was assaulted by unidentified miscreants. 

Earlier this year, according to reports, a prominent Durga temple was bulldozed while the land was being cleared by the government, provoking a strong reaction from Hindu communities. 

After rumors of blasphemy, over 200 Hindu houses and temples were attacked in multiple districts.

Diplomatic Response & Minority Anxiety

The event has taken a global spotlight. India's Ministry of External Affairs has implored Bangladesh to protect the safety of its religious minorities. 

Local Hindu community leaders warn that violence creates further incitement and fear in minorities and demand stronger protection from their governments.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party's answer is likely to change the political conversation and could lead to future fights between parties.