U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has expressed concern about the recent surge in violence in Bangladesh, following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a youth leader who had intended to run for parliament. In his statement, Subramanyam noted that newspaper offices have been set on fire and there have been additional reports of fatalities since Hadi’s killing.
Subramanyam also addressed the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu factory worker accused of blasphemy. He stated: “I am deeply troubled by the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu factory worker in Bangladesh, who was lynched after being accused of blasphemy. This act of violence is appalling, and must be investigated. Since the recent change in government, accounts of attacks against Hindu and other minority communities have increased, including on homes and temples. In light of this violence, I remain committed to promoting stability and to protecting Hindus and minority communities in Bangladesh and around the world.”
The congressman’s remarks come amid growing international attention to incidents targeting minority groups in Bangladesh after a shift in political leadership.
