[Swadharma] Restaurateur assaulted in Bangladesh for opening shop on Ramadan

A restaurateur, Rajeev Kumar De Raju, was assaulted in Bangladesh for keeping his restaurant open during Ramadan. The incident occurred on the evening of March 15, 2024, at the Tinbhai Restaurant, located in front of Osmania Medical College Hospital in Sylhet.

Raju had kept the restaurant open during Ramadan to serve Hindu patients at the nearby hospital and their families. He served Hindu customers exclusively during the day, covering the shop with a curtain to respect the Muslims observing Roza.

However, some locals had harassed him and demanded money when they saw the restaurant open during the day. Raju refused to comply with their demands. On the day of the attack, the same miscreants returned while Raju was selling Iftar items, leading to a violent assault on Raju and his staff.

Raju was struck on the head with sharp weapons, resulting in significant bleeding. He had to receive 18 stitches on his head due to the severity of the attack. The attackers also looted money from Raju’s cash box during the chaos.

The assault was orchestrated by a local individual named Sohel Hasan, associated with Tablighi Jamaat. Despite the ordeal, Raju bravely recounted the events, stating that the attackers not only physically harmed him but also caused significant financial loss by stealing money from his business.

The rise of Islamist activities during Ramadan in Bangladesh has faced condemnation from various human rights organizations within the country.

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