Hindus assembled outside the Bangladesh High Commission in London on 28 December 2025, voicing outrage over the interim Yunus government’s response to the horrific lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh, Bangladesh.
The factory worker and local Hindu leader was brutally beaten, hanged from a bridge, and set ablaze by a mob falsely accusing him of blasphemy following the killing of a student leader. Bangladesh authorities swiftly arrested 10 suspects seven by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and three by police with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus publicly condemning the act on social media, declaring it has “no space in new Bangladesh.”
India’s Ministry of External Affairs issued a strong statement demanding justice for the “barbaric killing” and highlighting minority safety concerns, while RAB investigations revealed no evidence of blasphemy, intensifying demands for protection.
Khalistani extremists from Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) tried to heckle and clash with the protesters, but UK police intervened effectively, preventing any violence.
Outrage Fuels Diaspora Mobilisation
The London demonstration, organised by National Hindu Rights UK, drew around 200 participants who carried poignant placards bearing messages like “Justice for Dipu Chandra Das” and “Stop Hindu Genocide in Bangladesh.”
Protesters chanted fervently, their voices echoing concerns about escalating persecution under the post-Sheikh Hasina administration. Eyewitness accounts painted a vivid picture of tension: SFJ members, estimated at about 50, hurled anti-Hindu slurs and attempted to push through police barricades, creating a charged atmosphere that could have spiralled into chaos.
Fortunately, the Metropolitan Police maintained a firm yet impartial presence, ensuring the event remained peaceful with no arrests or injuries reported. Organiser Sanjay Kaul addressed the crowd, emphasising the need for global solidarity: “We seek accountability from Dhaka; silence on minority atrocities is complicity.”
This incident not only humanised the grief of Das’s family his brother filed charges against 140-150 alleged perpetrators but also underscored the emotional toll on diaspora communities far from the violence.
Das’s body, after a post-mortem, was returned to his family, but the scars of such brutality linger, prompting calls for thorough investigations and reparations.
Patterns of Persecution in Turbulent Times
Since the dramatic ouster of Sheikh Hasina’s government in August 2024, Bangladesh has witnessed a alarming surge in violence against Hindus, with credible reports documenting over 200 incidents ranging from temple desecrations and home burnings to forced conversions and lynchings.
Dipu Chandra Das’s death on 18 December, amid unrest following the slaying of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, exemplifies this troubling trend, where unverified rumours ignite mob fury.
Human rights advocates, including exiled author Taslima Nasreen, have decried the false blasphemy narrative, drawing parallels to historical patterns of minority targeting during political transitions.
Previous diaspora protests in the UK, India, and elsewhere have amplified these voices, pressuring international bodies for intervention. The Yunus interim government’s arrests signal a response, yet critics argue they fall short without broader reforms to safeguard vulnerable groups.
This London clash further illuminates intersecting geopolitical fault lines, where South Asian diaspora tensions spill into Western cities, highlighting the urgent need for diplomatic engagement to address root causes like economic instability and radicalisation.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
At The Logical Indian, we unwaveringly advocate for peace, dialogue, kindness, empathy, harmony, and coexistence, unequivocally condemning mob lynchings, protest disruptions, and any form of communal violence that tears at society’s fabric.
The tragic loss of Dipu Chandra Das demands not just arrests but transparent justice, robust minority protections, and proactive steps from Bangladeshi authorities to rebuild trust across communities true progress blooms through accountability and mutual respect, not division or retribution.
