Overview
- A State Department spokesperson said the United States condemns religious violence and welcomed steps by Bangladesh’s interim authorities to bolster security for all communities.
- Rep. Ro Khanna called the killing “horrific” and urged unequivocal condemnation of hatred and bigotry in a post on X.
- Dipu Chandra Das, a 27-year-old Hindu garment worker from Bhaluka, was beaten to death and his body set ablaze on December 18 after allegations of blasphemy.
- Advocacy groups and recent reports say attacks on minority communities have increased, citing incidents of mob violence, vandalism, and intimidation across multiple regions.
- The State Department offered no details on diplomatic engagements but reiterated that defending religious freedom is a core element of U.S. foreign policy.