Members of the Bangladesh National Hindu Grand Alliance, known as the Bangladesh Jatiya Hindu Mahajote, gathered in Dhaka for a human chain and protest rally seeking justice for Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu youth brutally killed by a mob over false blasphemy charges. The incident, which occurred on December 18, involved the lynching of 25-year-old Das, whose body was hanged from a tree and set on fire, sparking global condemnation.
Another tragic incident was reported in the media, where 29-year-old Hindu youth Amrit Mondal was also lynched by a mob in the Hossaindanga area of Kalimohar Union in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Jatiya Hindu Mahajote members demanded swift legal action and exemplary punishment for those responsible for these acts of violence against Hindus.
During the protest rally held in front of the National Press Club, around 400 people participated, urging for the immediate arrest and punishment of the perpetrators behind the killings of Hindu youths. The event, chaired by Dinabandhu Ray and conducted by Kishore Kumar Barman, emphasized the need for a speedy trial and accountability for those orchestrating violence against Hindus.
Advocate Pradip Pal and Sajib Kundu Tapu, among others, spoke at the rally, calling for justice and energizing the crowd with chants of ‘Jai Sri Ram.’ The speakers collectively denounced the brutal killings and demanded swift justice for the culprits involved in these heinous acts.
In New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs expressed deep concern over the ongoing violence against religious minorities, including Hindus, Christians, and Buddhists, in Bangladesh. The Indian government condemned the recent killing of a Hindu youth in Mymensingh and stressed the importance of bringing the perpetrators to justice. The MEA highlighted over 2,900 documented incidents of violence against minorities during the interim government’s tenure, emphasizing the need for accountability and action against such atrocities.
