A shocking incident of sexual violence against a Hindu woman has surfaced from Bangladesh, triggering outrage and renewed concerns over the safety of religious minorities. According to an NDTV report, a 40-year-old Hindu widow was allegedly gang-raped by two men in Kaliganj, a sub-district of Jhenaidah district in central Bangladesh. The accused reportedly tied the woman to a tree, cut off her hair, and circulated a video of the assault on social media.
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As per the victim’s police complaint, she had purchased a two-storey house along with three decimals of land for nearly 2 million taka around two-and-a-half years ago from a local man named Shahin and his brother. Following the land deal, Shahin allegedly began harassing the widow and making indecent proposals, which she repeatedly rejected.
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The situation escalated on Saturday evening when two relatives from the woman’s village were visiting her home. Shahin, along with his associate Hasan, allegedly forced their way into the house and raped the woman. After the assault, the accused demanded 50,000 taka (approximately ₹37,000) from her, the NDTV report stated.
When the woman refused to pay, the accused allegedly assaulted her relatives and chased them away. As the victim raised an alarm, the attackers reportedly tied her to a tree, forcibly cut her hair, recorded the act on video, and later shared it on social media, further humiliating and traumatising her.
The brutal incident has sparked anger among human rights activists and minority groups, who say it reflects the worsening condition of law and order and the vulnerability of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. Many have questioned the role of the authorities and demanded strict action against the accused, as well as accountability from the government.
Police officials have stated that a case has been registered based on the woman’s complaint and an investigation is underway. However, the incident has once again highlighted serious concerns about women’s safety, communal targeting, and the misuse of social media to further victimise survivors of sexual violence.
The case has drawn international attention, with calls for swift justice and stronger measures to protect minority communities and women from such heinous crimes.