US Condemns Brutal Lynching of Hindu Worker in Bangladesh, Demands Accountability

The United States has issued a sharp condemnation of the brutal lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a 27-year-old Hindu garment factory worker in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district. The incident took place on December 18, 2025, at the Pioneer Knit Composite Factory in Bhaluka upazila. Das was accused by coworkers of making derogatory remarks about Islam during a workplace gathering. A furious mob subsequently attacked him, beat him severely, hanged his body from a tree, and set it on fire, sparking widespread international outrage over religious violence targeting minorities.

A spokesperson for the US State Department described the killing as “horrific” and stated that the United States unequivocally condemns religious violence in all its forms. The department reaffirmed its strong commitment to protecting religious freedom, freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association. Officials also welcomed the steps being taken by Bangladesh’s interim government, headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, to ensure the safety and security of all communities. The statement underscores Washington’s ongoing concern about rising incidents of communal violence in the region.

Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna joined the chorus of condemnation, describing the lynching as a “horrific” act and calling for the global community to speak out forcefully against such incidents. On social media, Khanna urged unequivocal rejection of “these vile acts of hatred and bigotry.” His remarks have amplified calls for accountability and protection of religious minorities. The congressman’s intervention has added political weight to the international response, drawing further attention to the case in American policy circles.

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The killing has triggered large-scale protests in several countries, reflecting deep concern over repeated attacks on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh. In India, organizations including the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal organized significant demonstrations outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi and at various diplomatic missions in cities such as Kolkata, Bhopal, and Hyderabad. In Nepal, angry protesters in Birgunj, Janakpurdham, and Golbazar briefly blocked the East-West Highway while raising slogans demanding an end to violence against Hindus and full respect for human rights. Similar rallies took place in the United Kingdom, where the Bengali Hindu Adarsha Sangha held a “Justice for Hindus” protest outside the Bangladeshi High Commission in London.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs described the pattern of “unremitting hostility against minorities” as a matter of grave concern. At the same time, the ministry dismissed any suggestion of strain in bilateral ties with Bangladesh. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized India’s support for peace, stability, and the conduct of free, fair, inclusive, and participatory elections in the neighboring country. The interim government in Dhaka has arrested several individuals linked to Das’s death and condemned the violence, while denying any communal angle in a separate lynching of another Hindu man, Amrit Mondal, in Rajbari district shortly afterward.

These developments continue to place Bangladesh under intense global scrutiny. Advocates for minority rights are pressing for transparent investigations, swift justice, and stronger safeguards to protect vulnerable communities. The incident involving Dipu Chandra Das has become a focal point for broader discussions about religious tolerance, communal harmony, and the responsibilities of the interim administration in ensuring the safety of all citizens during a period of political transition.

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