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U.S. Lawmakers Demand Justice After Lynching in Bangladesh

12/24/2025

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U.S. lawmakers condemned the mob killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh and urged protection of religious minorities and the rule of law.
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi called for accountability and a transparent investigation.
New York Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar linked the incident to a broader pattern of religious persecution, noting over 2,400 minority incidents in the past year.
Das was lynched on December 19, 2025, and twelve arrests were made.

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U.S. lawmakers condemned the mob killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh and urged protection of religious minorities and the rule of law.
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi called for accountability and a transparent investigation.
New York Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar linked the incident to a broader pattern of religious persecution, noting over 2,400 minority incidents in the past year.
Das was lynched on December 19, 2025, and twelve arrests were made.