- By Shivangi Sharma
- Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:19 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Concern over the killing of a Bangladeshi Hindu garment worker has resonated internationally, drawing strong reactions from the United States government and American lawmakers, even as Dhaka maintains that recent incidents of mob violence are not communally motivated.
The US State Department said it was closely watching developments in Bangladesh following the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a 27-year-old Hindu garment factory worker allegedly killed by a mob over accusations of blasphemy. In a statement to IANS, a State Department spokesperson said, “The United States unequivocally condemns religious violence in all its forms, and we welcome measures the Bangladeshi Interim Government is taking to ensure the safety and security for all communities in Bangladesh.”
The spokesperson added that Washington supports “religious freedom and freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly, and association.”
Ro Khanna Calls Killing ‘Horrific’
The issue has also drawn sharp condemnation from US Congressman Ro Khanna, who described Das’s killing as “horrific” and urged a clear and unified stand against hatred and bigotry.
In a post on X, Khanna said his “thoughts and prayers” were with Das’s family and friends, adding, “We must unequivocally condemn and speak out against these vile acts of hatred and bigotry.”
Khanna, a Democratic lawmaker representing California’s 17th Congressional District, which includes parts of Silicon Valley, is the son of Indian immigrants and a prominent voice on human rights and civil liberties. He has frequently spoken on issues concerning South Asia, including democracy, minority rights, and religious freedom.
The killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a 27-year-old Hindu garment worker in Bangladesh is horrific and my thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family.
— Rep. Ro Khanna (@RepRoKhanna) December 27, 2025
We must unequivocally condemn and speak out against these vile acts of hatred and bigotry.
Outrage Over Minority Safety
Das’s killing has triggered widespread outrage on social media, with activists and commentators expressing growing concern about the safety of religious minorities in Bangladesh. Many have called for stronger protections and accountability to prevent mob violence and communal targeting.
The controversy has been further fuelled by another lynching reported a week later. In Bangladesh’s Rajbari district, 29-year-old Amrit Mondal, also known as Samrat, was beaten to death by a group of locals. The Muhammad Yunus-led interim government condemned the killing but maintained that there was no communal angle to the violence.