WASHINGTON, D.C. — The killing of a Hindu garment worker in Bangladesh has drawn sharp condemnation from U.S.-based Hindu advocacy groups, who said the incident highlights the ongoing vulnerability of religious minorities in the country.
The Hindu American Political Action Committee said the “brutal killing of Dipu Chandra Das” underscored what it described as the Bangladeshi government’s failure to protect Hindus and other minority communities.
In a statement circulated to supporters, the organization said it welcomed responses from U.S. elected officials who have spoken out against the killing and acknowledged the broader situation facing minorities in Bangladesh.
The group shared statements from several lawmakers who condemned the incident, including members of Congress and a New York state legislator.
According to information released by advocacy groups, Das was publicly lynched on December 18, 2025. They alleged that he was beaten, stripped naked, hung in a public square, and then set on fire, describing the killing as a shocking act of violence that reverberated internationally.
The groups said the attack was triggered after Das stated that “all religions are the same,” adding that the incident has intensified concerns about religious freedom and minority safety in Bangladesh.
In its message, the Hindu American Political Action Committee said opposing violence and discrimination against Hindus, both in the United States and abroad, has been a core part of its mission since its founding in 2012. The organization said it has worked to support the election of officials who recognize the importance of addressing such issues.
Another U.S.-based advocacy group, HinduPact, issued a separate call to action urging supporters to press international institutions to respond. The group appealed to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to take decisive action and encouraged supporters to contact international bodies seeking intervention.
The organizations framed the killing as part of a broader pattern of violence and discrimination against Hindus in Bangladesh, saying the situation can no longer be ignored by the international community.
Bangladesh, a Muslim-majority country, has faced growing international scrutiny over the treatment of religious minorities, including Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians, with rights groups warning that conditions have deteriorated in recent months. (Source: IANS)
