Source The Hindu
Mymensingh, Bangladesh — December 19, 2025
A young Hindu man was brutally lynched by a mob in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district on Thursday night after being accused of blasphemy, police and local reports say, marking a disturbing surge in mob violence against religious minorities amid ongoing unrest in the country.
The victim has been identified as Dipu Chandra Das, a 25-30-year-old garment factory worker who lived in the Dubalia Para area of Bhaluka Upazila and worked at a local factory. Around 9 p.m. on Thursday, a group of locals allegedly accused him of making derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad, prompting a violent confrontation.
According to police, the crowd beat Das severely and killed him at the scene. After his death, his body was tied to a tree and subsequently set on fire by the mob, in an incident that sparked fear and tension in the area. The charred remains were later recovered by law enforcement and sent to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital for post-mortem examination.
The violence caused a temporary disruption of traffic on the Dhaka–Mymensingh highway, as residents and authorities struggled to control the situation following the attack.
Context of Rising Unrest
The lynching occurred against the backdrop of widespread unrest and protests across Bangladesh triggered by the recent death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi. Demonstrations have often turned violent in several areas, including Dhaka and other cities, with reports of clashes, attacks on media offices, and vandalism of political and historical sites.
Authorities say the violence against Das was part of a broader environment of tension and have called for calm.
Government Response
The interim government, led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, has strongly condemned the lynching, describing it as “heinous” and vowing that “the perpetrators will not be spared”. Officials urged citizens to maintain peace and refrain from further violence, reaffirming that there is “no place for such acts of mob justice” in Bangladesh.
Despite the condemnation, no formal case has yet been registered in connection with the lynching. Police officials have said that legal proceedings will begin once a complaint is filed by the victim’s relatives, who authorities are trying to locate.
Concerns Over Minority Safety
Human rights groups and observers have repeatedly expressed concern over the safety of religious minorities in Bangladesh, noting past incidents where false or unverified blasphemy accusations triggered assaults and mob attacks. Critics say that weak law enforcement and rising tensions have emboldened vigilante actions, placing vulnerable communities at risk.
