Bangladesh govt says will take care of Hindu man’s family killed by mob
The Bangladesh interim government on Tuesday said it will take full responsibility for the family of a Hindu garment worker who was lynched last week on allegations of blasphemy, even as the killing triggered widespread protests and fresh political unrest across the country. People protest near Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on Tuesday.(Sanchit Khanna/HT) Education adviser CR Abrar met the family of 25-year-old Dipu Das, who was beaten to death by a mob and set on fire on December 18 in Mymensingh. Calling the incident a “brutal crime with no excuse,” Abrar said the state had assumed responsibility for the care and welfare of Das’ child, wife and parents. Abrar said he held discussions with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus before visiting the family and conveyed the government’s “profound sorrow and deepest condolences” on his behalf. Das’ father, Rabi Chandra Das, demanded justice during the meeting and described the family’s distress, according to local media reports. Yunus’ office later reiterated that financial and welfare assistance would be extended to the family and that authorities would …
