On the night of Thursday, December 18, 2025, Dipu Chandra Das, a 25-year-old garment factory worker, was targeted by a mob in Mymensingh city. The violence was reportedly triggered by unverified allegations of blasphemy.
* The Lynching: According to police reports and local news portals like the Bangla Tribune, Das was attacked by a large crowd outside his workplace. The mob beat him severely before hanging him from a tree.
* Desecration: Following the initial lynching, the crowd reportedly moved his body to the side of the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway, where it was set on fire. This act caused a massive traffic blockade on one of the country’s most vital transport routes.
* Viral Footage: Graphic videos of the incident circulated widely on social media, leading to immediate public outcry and heightened communal tensions in the region.
Government and Police Response
The interim government of Bangladesh issued a formal statement on Friday, December 19, condemning the act.
* Official Stance: The government described the killing as a “heinous crime” and stated that there is “no space for such violence in the new Bangladesh.”
* Investigation: Inspector Abdul Malek of the Bhaluka Model Police Station confirmed that the body was recovered and sent to Mymensingh Medical College for an autopsy. Authorities have vowed that the perpetrators will face legal consequences, though the situation remains tense.
Context and Implications.
This incident occurs during a period of significant political and social transition in Bangladesh. Since the change in government earlier in 2024, there have been recurring reports of violence against religious minorities, particularly Hindus.
The murder of Dipu Chandra Das is being cited by human rights advocates and international observers as a critical test for the interim government’s ability to maintain law and order and protect minority rights against mob justice and radicalization.