‘Minorities should be protected in Bangladesh’, America condemns the murder of Hindu laborer in Dhaka

The US State Department has strongly condemned the murder of two Hindu youths and lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh. America rejected all forms of religious violence while supporting religious freedom. An American lawmaker also described the incident as ‘horrible’. The United States welcomes the steps the Bangladeshi interim government has taken to ensure the safety of minorities.

During the violence in Bangladesh, two Hindu youths were brutally murdered. The US State Department has strongly condemned the recent religious violence in Bangladesh.

At the same time, an influential US lawmaker described the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu textile worker in Bangladesh, as “horrific” and urged unconditional condemnation of religious hatred.

What did America say on Bangladesh?

A US State Department spokesperson, in response to a question about the killing of Das and the series of attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, said that the United States supports religious freedom and freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association.

He said the United States unconditionally condemns religious violence in all its forms and we welcome the steps the Bangladeshi interim government is taking to ensure the safety of all communities in Bangladesh.

Minorities are being targeted in Bangladesh

It is noteworthy that Dipu Chandra Das, a textile worker from Bhaluka, lost his life on December 18. He was attacked by a mob, beaten to death and his body set on fire after being accused of blasphemy. The murder has intensified scrutiny over the status of religious minorities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh following political turmoil in the country.