Tragic Lynching of Hindu Worker in Bangladesh Raises Concerns

The tragic case of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu worker lynched in Bangladesh after false blasphemy accusations, has sparked outrage. Taslima Nasreen, a noted human rights activist, has raised serious concerns about police inaction and the safety of minorities in the country. Dipu's murder not only highlights the dangers faced by religious minorities but also poses questions about accountability and justice for his grieving family. As the sole provider for his family, the implications of his death are dire, leaving his loved ones in a precarious situation. This incident calls for urgent attention to the plight of vulnerable communities in Bangladesh.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 21, 2025, 15:28 IST

Incident Overview

Dhaka, Dec 21: Taslima Nasreen, a prominent exiled author and human rights advocate from Bangladesh, reported on Saturday that Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu worker, was brutally murdered in a mob lynching. This tragic event occurred after he was falsely accused of blasphemy by a Muslim colleague at his workplace in Mymensingh district.

Nasreen highlighted that this horrific act transpired even though Dipu was supposedly under police protection at the time.

In a video shared on her social media, she recounted, "Dipu Chandra Das was employed at a factory in Bhaluka, Mymensingh. He was a laborer struggling to make ends meet. One day, a Muslim co-worker, seeking revenge over a minor issue, publicly claimed that Dipu had insulted the Prophet. That accusation was enough to incite violence."

"A mob of fervent followers of the Prophet attacked Dipu viciously, tearing him apart. Although the police intervened and took him into custody, he was still considered to be under their protection," she added.

According to Nasreen, Dipu informed the police about the events leading to the attack, asserting his innocence and claiming that the incident was a setup orchestrated by his colleague.

"The police failed to pursue the coworker responsible for the accusation. It seems that some officers may have sympathies towards jihadist ideologies. Did they, in their zeal, return Dipu to the very people who sought to harm him?" Nasreen questioned.

She further speculated, “Did jihadist militants overpower the police and drag Dipu out of the station? They celebrated his death with brutal festivities, beating and hanging him as part of their jihadist revelry.”

Nasreen stressed that Dipu was the primary provider for his family, supporting his disabled father, mother, wife, and child, and raised concerns about their future and the lack of accountability for his murder.

"Dipu Chandra Das was the only source of income for his family. His earnings sustained his disabled father, mother, wife, and child. What will become of them now? Who will assist his relatives? Who will ensure justice for this heinous crime? Dipu's family lacks the resources to escape to India and evade the jihadists. The impoverished have no one to turn to. They are left without a country or even a faith," Nasreen lamented.