New York Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar condemned the mob lynching of a young Hindu man in Bangladesh, highlighting a disturbing trend of violence against religious minorities in the country.
NEW YORK, NY – New York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar has condemned the mob lynching of a young Hindu man in Bangladesh, warning of a troubling pattern of violence and persecution targeting religious minorities in the country.
In a recent statement, Rajkumar expressed her deep concern over the ongoing violence against Bangladesh’s Hindu minority, citing the brutal killing of Dipu Chandra Das as a particularly egregious example. Das, a 25-year-old Hindu Bangladeshi, was attacked by a mob, beaten, set on fire, and left on a highway. Authorities have reportedly arrested twelve individuals in connection with this horrific act.
Rajkumar emphasized that this incident is not an isolated case but part of a broader pattern of religious persecution and targeted violence against minorities in Bangladesh. She referenced data from the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, which documented thousands of incidents of violence against religious minorities over the past year.
According to the Council, there were 2,442 incidents of violence against minorities and over 150 temples vandalized between August 2024 and July 2025. Rajkumar noted that such statistics reflect a climate of fear and insecurity for minority communities, particularly Hindus, in Bangladesh. She stated that the impact of this violence extends far beyond the borders of the country.
“From Queens to countries across the globe, we all share in the fear, pain, and uncertainty faced by Hindus in Bangladesh,” Rajkumar said. She expressed solidarity with the Hindu community in Bangladesh and reiterated her commitment to protecting human rights and religious freedom worldwide.
Rajkumar represents a district in Queens, New York, which is home to a large and diverse immigrant population, including members of the South Asian and Bangladeshi diaspora. Her advocacy highlights the importance of addressing issues of religious persecution and standing up for the rights of all individuals, regardless of their faith.
As the situation in Bangladesh continues to evolve, Rajkumar’s statements serve as a reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by religious minorities and the need for collective action to ensure their safety and rights are upheld, according to IANS.