Two union parishad members have been arrested for their suspected involvement in the destruction of Hindu homes in Rangpur.
Mominpur union parishad members Joynal Abedin and Abu Fozlur Mia were detained from their residences, Sub-Inspector Ferdous Alam told the Dhaka Tribune Friday morning.
However, he did not disclose details regarding the matter.
Also Read- 53 arrested over attack on Rangpur Hindu houses
More than 30 homes belonging to Hindu families in Rangpur’s Thakurpara Village were ransacked and looted before being set on fire by a mob over a rumoured Facebook post on November 10.
A man was killed when police opened fire to ward off the angry mob that turned violent and launched the arson attack on Hindu homes.
Police later filed two cases over the incident at Kotwali and Gangachara police stations.
Earlier, 53 suspects were arrested in the two cases.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
