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Garment Worker Killed Sparks Protests Over Hindu Rights

2/4/2026

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Dipu Chandra Das, a 27-year-old Hindu garment worker, was killed after being accused of insulting the Prophet Muhammad.
Protests followed his death, highlighting violence against Hindus who comprise about 8% of the population.
Human rights groups reported over 2,000 incidents since August 2024, ahead of the February 12 elections.
Jamaat-e-Islami is regaining influence, raising concerns for minority rights amid tensions with India over violence against Hindus.

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Dipu Chandra Das, a 27-year-old Hindu garment worker, was killed after being accused of insulting the Prophet Muhammad.
Protests followed his death, highlighting violence against Hindus who comprise about 8% of the population.
Human rights groups reported over 2,000 incidents since August 2024, ahead of the February 12 elections.
Jamaat-e-Islami is regaining influence, raising concerns for minority rights amid tensions with India over violence against Hindus.