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Bangladesh Lynching: Why Global Media Silence on Hindu Youth's Death Raises Alarms

A leading advocacy group is calling out the deafening silence from global institutions. They point to the horrific lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh that has been largely ignored. The statement criticizes the UN and international media for selective outrage. It warns this pattern of omission allows anti-Hindu violence to continue unchecked.

Key Points: CoHNA Condemns Media Silence on Hindu Mob Lynching in Bangladesh

  • Dipu Chandra Das was lynched and set on fire over blasphemy allegations in Mymensingh
  • CoHNA criticizes the UN for condemning an Islamist leader's death but not Das's
  • The group warns media outlets reporting on Islamist terror face attacks and vandalism
  • CoHNA anticipates critics will dismiss calls for justice as "Hindu nationalist" propaganda
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Advocacy group condemns lack of global media coverage of Hindu youth mob lynching in B'desh

Advocacy group slams international media and UN for ignoring the brutal lynching of Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh, warning of rising anti-Hindu violence.

"In a few days, Dipu Chandra Das, murdered by Islamist radicals, will be forgotten by the world, mourned only by his destitute family. - Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA)"

Washington, Dec 20

A leading global advocacy organisation, Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), has expressed deep concern over the silence of international media and communities regarding the violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh.

The statement followed the mob lynching of a Hindu man, Dipu Chandra Das, on Thursday night in Bhaluka Upazila of Mymensingh district over blasphemy allegations of insulting Islam.

The organisation condemned the brutal incident, in which an Islamist mob lynched and killed Das, and then hung his body from a tree and set it on fire, warning that Bangladesh is "descending into a state of savagery," with Hindus facing the brunt.

It also criticised the attack on diplomats and vandalism of the offices of media outlets, including The Daily Star and Prothom Alo, which have tried to "continue reporting on the expanding reign of Islamist terror".

"Unsurprisingly, global institutions are stepping in to suppress and sanitise the religious bigotry driving this violence," CoHNA stated.

The organisation criticised the international media for failing to report on Das despite numerous disturbing images and videos of the brutality.

It also noted that the United Nations Human Rights Commission and international human rights bodies have not addressed the killing of the Hindu youth, who was deprived of his basic human right to life.

"The UN Human Rights Commission issued a press release condemning the murder of an Islamist leader, but it too made no mention of Das or the persistent violence against minorities. Das lost his most basic human right -- the right to life. But because he was Hindu, the UN and human rights groups will not even pretend to care about Das," CoHNA stated.

The organisation further noted that the US Embassy in Dhaka has posted on X to condemn the death of the Islamist leader, but did not mention Das.

The CoHNA further said that in the weeks and months ahead, the commentators are likely to accuse those calling for justice for Das of being "Hindu Nationalists", "Right-wing", "Hindutva" or "agents of the Indian state".

"Elite academics will deny Hinduphobia exists; mock us for asking for recognition of anti-Hindu hate; and accuse us of spreading divisiveness and misinformation. They will do this with confidence and credibility because of the deliberate omission of Das' name and murder by the organisations supposed to be global custodians of public records," the group said.

"In a few days, Dipu Chandra Das, murdered by Islamist radicals, will be forgotten by the world, mourned only by his destitute family. Our work in Bangladesh has repeatedly highlighted this pattern," it added.

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- IANS

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Arjun K
The selective outrage is glaring. The UN and Western embassies are quick to comment on other issues but stay silent here. It shows a clear bias. CoHNA is right to call this out. The world needs to see this double standard.
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Rohit P
Very disturbing news. The media in India is covering it, but why is the global press so quiet? This isn't just about Bangladesh; it's about the principle that every life matters equally. The hypocrisy is painful to watch.
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Sarah B
While the incident is horrific and deserves condemnation, I hope the advocacy focuses on the victim and justice, not on fueling broader political narratives. The goal should be peace and safety for all minorities, not scoring points.
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Vikram M
This pattern is old. Minorities in our neighboring countries live in constant fear. The world's human rights industry has a blind spot when the victims are Hindus. Shame on the so-called "global custodians". Jai Shri Ram.
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Karthik V
The article mentions how critics will be labeled. It's true. The moment you speak up for Hindu rights, you're branded. This needs to change. A man was lynched and burned. That's the only fact that should matter.

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