‘Houses of 7 Hindu families were burnt’: Bangladesh reports increased targeted attacks amid unrest; family narrates narrow escape

At least seven Hindu families in Bangladesh have had their homes burnt down in targeted attacks over the past five days amidst national turmoil. One family narrowly escaped a fire by cutting through their walls, with police arresting five suspects and vowing to track down others. These incidents follow two recent lynchings of minority members, sparking outrage over safety concerns.