Dhaka, December 22: In the wake of escalating violence targeting religious minorities, Hindu organizations and minority rights groups in Bangladesh staged a protest on Monday outside the National Press Club in Dhaka, condemning the brutal lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a young Hindu man from Mymensingh. The demonstrators denounced the rise in religious extremism, ongoing attacks on minorities, and the government's failure to take meaningful action.

The protest, organized by groups that have long advocated for minority rights, emphasized the killing of Dipu Das as part of a disturbing trend of violence and impunity against religious minorities in the country. One protestor explained the reason for the demonstration, stating, "While we have been protesting for a long time, today's gathering has a specific purpose. An innocent man from a minority community was brutally murdered by religious extremists."

Dipu Chandra Das, a worker in Bhaluka, Mymensingh, was recently promoted due to his hard work and dedication. According to the protesters, he was falsely accused of religious defamation before being savagely beaten, hung from a tree, and set on fire. "This is a clear example of religious extremism and the targeted persecution of minorities," one protestor said. "The entire world has witnessed this horrific act."

Anger was also directed at the authorities, who, according to the demonstrators, have remained silent on the issue. "The media barely covered Dipu Das’s brutal murder, and no political leader has spoken out against it. The chief advisor has yet to issue a statement, showing a lack of empathy and responsibility," a protestor added. "This inaction demonstrates his inhumanity and is leading the country towards further destruction. We demand his immediate removal."

The protestors further highlighted the larger pattern of attacks on minorities, especially during December, a month traditionally observed as one of victory in Bangladesh. They called for stronger measures to protect the rights and security of religious minorities in the country.