DHAKA – The interim government of Bangladesh, led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, has confirmed the arrest of seven suspects in connection with the mob killing of a Hindu man in Mymensingh. The victim, 27-year-old Dipu Chandra Das, was a garment factory worker who was killed over allegations of blasphemy.
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The violence erupted on Thursday night in Valuka, Mymensingh. A mob accused Das of making derogatory remarks about the Prophet Muhammad. According to reports, the attackers beat Das to death, tied his body to a tree, and set it on fire. Local police eventually intervened to disperse the crowd and recover the remains.
Law Enforcement Action
Following a directive from the Chief Advisor, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-14) conducted a series of raids that led to the capture of seven individuals. The suspects have been identified as:
- Md. Limon Sarkar (19)
- Md. Tarek Hossain
- Md. Manik Mia
- Ershad Ali (39)
- Nijum Uddin (20)
- Alomgir Hossain
- Md. Miraj Hossain Akon
Chief Advisor Yunus condemned the act on social media, stating that “mob justice” will not be tolerated in the “New Bangladesh” and vowing that the perpetrators will face the full extent of the law.
A Climate of National Unrest
The lynching occurred during a period of high tension across Bangladesh. The country is currently mourning Sharif Osman Hadi, a radical political activist and candidate for the upcoming February 12 general elections.
Hadi was shot in the head by masked assailants during a campaign launch in Dhaka and died on December 18 while undergoing treatment in Singapore. His death has triggered widespread protests and heightened social volatility.
International and Regional Fallout
The killing of Dipu Chandra Das has drawn sharp criticism from neighboring India, specifically in West Bengal.
- BJP Criticism: The West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) issued a statement condemning the lynching, expressing deep concern for the safety of Hindu minorities under the Yunus administration.
- Political Comparisons: The BJP used the incident to attack West Bengal’s Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that Hindu lives are at risk both in Bangladesh and across the border in her state.
Summary of Key Details
| Category | Information |
| Victim | Dipu Chandra Das (27), Garment Worker |
| Location | Valuka, Mymensingh, Bangladesh |
| Date of Crime | Thursday night (Dec 18, 2025) |
| Enforcement | Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) |
| Current Status | 7 Suspects in custody |
