Reports from Bangladesh indicate a significant and alarming escalation of violence against Hindu minorities, with multiple killings recorded since December 18, 2025. This pattern includes tragic incidents such as the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das on December 18, 2025, following blasphemy allegations, and the murder of Amrit Mondal on December 24, 2025. Subsequently, Khokon Chandra Das died on January 3, 2026, after being brutally attacked on December 31, 2025. More recently, Rana Pratap Bairagi and Moni Chakraborty were killed on January 5, 2026, followed by Samir Kumar Das on January 11, 2026. While the original article's claim of an '8th casualty since December 18' was likely accurate for its publication time, broader reports suggest higher figures. For instance, India Today reported at least 11 Hindus killed between December 2, 2025, and January 6, 2026, and a human rights report cited 17 murders targeting Hindus in November and December 2025. The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council stated that 10 murders occurred in December 2025 alone amidst 51 incidents of violence. This indicates a rapidly deteriorating situation and potentially an underestimation by the original article rather than an exaggeration. The interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, has consistently denied that these attacks are communally motivated, often attributing them to political rivalries, criminal activities, or dismissing reports as "propaganda." However, deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, currently in India, has publicly accused the Yunus government of "unspeakable atrocities" against non-Muslims and failing to ensure their safety. India has also expressed "strong concerns" regarding the violence, condemning the killings and refuting attempts to "whitewash the communal intent" of these crimes. These incidents have led to protests in India, notably near the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, highlighting the fragility in India-Bangladesh relations. The ongoing violence and the government's response are critical issues ahead of national elections slated for February 2026 in Bangladesh.