Blasphemy accusations trigger brutal mob killing in Mymensingh district.
Tensions escalated significantly in Bangladesh on Thursday night following a gruesome incident in the Mymensingh district where a mob brutally killed a young garment worker. Reports confirm that Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu man lynched in Bangladesh, fell victim to violent vigilante justice after being accused of blasphemy.
Local police sources state that the victim lived as a tenant in the Dubalia Para area of Bhaluka Upazila. Trouble began around 9 pm when a group of locals confronted Das, alleging he had made derogatory remarks regarding Prophet Muhammad. The situation rapidly spiraled out of control as an angry crowd gathered.
According to official accounts, the mob beat Das severely before tying his body to a tree and setting it on fire. Law enforcement officers eventually reached the scene to quell the violence and recover the charred remains, which were subsequently sent to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital for an autopsy. Authorities are currently attempting to locate the victim's family to initiate formal legal proceedings, though no case has been registered yet.
Broader National Unrest
This tragic event occurred against a backdrop of widespread chaos across the nation. Violent protests erupted following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent leader of the July Uprising and a general election candidate. Hadi succumbed to gunshot wounds in Singapore after being attacked in Dhaka last week.
News of Hadi’s death triggered arson and vandalism across the country. Protesters targeted the historic residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at 32 Dhanmondi and set fire to several Awami League offices. In Chattogram, the unrest reached diplomatic circles when demonstrators hurled bricks at the residence of the Assistant Indian High Commissioner. Security forces used tear gas to disperse the crowds, arresting 12 individuals.
Political Reactions and Justice
Reactions from neighboring India were sharp. The West Bengal unit of the BJP condemned the killing, drawing parallels between the violence in Bangladesh and political violence in West Bengal.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus addressed the nation, promising that "no leniency will be shown" to those responsible for Hadi's murder, though the administration faces mounting pressure to control the deteriorating law and order situation involving religious minorities.
