Bangladesh: Minority body raises alarm after Dipu Chandra Das's lynching

A Bangladesh minority body has raised alarm over the "dismal situation" and "panic" among the community following the brutal lynching of Hindu factory worker Dipu Chandra Das. The incident, linked to alleged blasphemy, has sparked widespread condemnation and protests in both Bangladesh and India.

• Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu factory worker, was lynched in Bangladesh over blasphemy allegations.
• Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council warns of "dismal situation" for minorities.
• The killing has triggered protests in India and strained India-Bangladesh relations.
• Reports indicate a significant rise in communal violence in Bangladesh since August 2024.
• International bodies and US lawmakers have condemned the violence and urged accountability.
• Police have made arrests, but concerns about government inaction persist among minority groups.

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