Overview
- The State Department denounced religious violence and said it welcomes steps the interim government is taking to safeguard 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, 27, a garment worker from Bhaluka, was beaten to death and his body set on fire after allegations of blasphemy on December 18.
- Advocacy groups report a rise in attacks targeting minorities in recent weeks, citing cases of mob violence, vandalism, and intimidation.
- The case has drawn wide attention on social media and renewed international scrutiny of protections for religious minorities in Bangladesh.