'Dragged out and set on fire' - the Bangladesh mob killing that shocked the world
Summary
A man named Dipu Chandra Das was killed by a mob in Bangladesh after being accused of blasphemy, which means showing disrespect toward religious beliefs. He was taken from his workplace and set on fire in a public place. His death has raised concerns about the safety of religious minorities in Bangladesh.Key Facts
- Dipu Chandra Das was a 28-year-old man working as a quality inspector in a garment factory.
- On December 18, 24 hours after leaving home, he was lynched and burned by a mob.
- He was accused of insulting the Prophet Muhammad.
- The incident took place in Bangladesh's Mymensingh city and sparked international outrage.
- Bangladesh has a population where about 9% are religious minorities, mostly Hindus.
- The garment factory where Dipu worked employs about 8,500 people and is part of a larger group with 47,000 workers.
- Dipu was one of 868 Hindu workers at the factory.
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