A Hindu worker, Dipu Das, was lynched by a mob in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, on December 18, prompting the interim government to pledge financial and welfare support to his family. Education adviser C.R. Abrar met the bereaved family and conveyed condolences from Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus. The incident has sparked protests in Bangladesh and India.
On December 18, 2025, 25-year-old Dipu Das, a garment factory worker, was lynched by a mob in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, on blasphemy charges, with his body subsequently set on fire. Education adviser C.R. Abrar met the family on Tuesday and stated, 'The state has taken the responsibilities of taking care of Dipu Das’ child, wife and parents.' He described the killing as a 'brutal crime which has no excuse.'
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus's office confirmed that financial and welfare assistance would be provided to the family, with relevant authorities staying in close contact. Yunus's press wing issued a statement saying, 'Allegations, rumours or differences of belief can never excuse violence, and no individual has the right to take the law into their own hands.' The government reaffirmed its commitment to the rule of law.
Dipu Das's father, Rabi Chandra Das, demanded justice and described the family's dire condition to the adviser. Twelve people have been arrested so far for their alleged involvement in the murder. The killing triggered widespread protests by factory workers, students, and rights groups in Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh. India expressed concerns and summoned Bangladesh's High Commissioner.
Demonstrations erupted in Indian cities including New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, calling for justice and protection of minorities. The mob attack coincided with the death of radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi, sparking further unrest, including arson at offices of Daily Star, Prothom Alo, and cultural groups like Chhayanot and Udichi Shilpi Goshti.
