DHAKA, Feb 10, 2026 (BSS) - The government has announced financial assistance and housing support for the family of Dipu Chandra Das, a young man from the Hindu community who was brutally killed on December 18 last year in the Square Masterbari area of Bhaluka upazila in Mymensingh district.

Dipu Das was beaten and ultimately lynched by a mob following allegations of making offensive remarks and was set on fire by hanging him to a tree. At the time, the incident was widely reported in the media as an act of communal violence.

Under the government assistance programme, Taka 25 lakh will be allocated for the construction of a house in line with the family's needs, to be implemented by the National Housing Authority, said the Chief Adviser's Office here today.

In addition, cash assistance will be provided to family members. Tak a10 lakh each will be given to Dipu Das's father and wife, and an FDR of Taka 5 lakh will be created to ensure the future security of his child.

The assistance will be implemented under the supervision of the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Tarakanda upazila. 

Earlier, on the advice of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, Education Adviser Dr CR Abrar visited Dipu Das's family home in Mokamiakanda village of Banihala Union under Tarakanda upazila in Mymensingh district on December 23, 2025. 

During the visit, he conveyed the government's sympathy and solidarity with the bereaved family.

As Dipu Das was the sole earning member of his family, the government assured comprehensive financial assistance aimed at ensuring the family's security, including the construction of a permanent house.

Speaking on Tuesday, Education Adviser Dr. C. R. Abrar said, "The killing of Dipu Chandra Das was a brutal crime with no justification and has no place in our society. The assistance the government is providing to his family is insignificant compared to the value of a human life. The state will certainly ensure justice."

The way Dipu Das was killed by spreading communal frenzy is a shame for the entire nation, he said, adding, "Only justice can free us from this shame".

Dr Abrar further stated, "As a state and as a society, we respect the peaceful right to express opinions of people of all religions, ethnicities, and communities-so long as such expression maintains respect for others. Even in moments of disagreement or objection, no individual has the right to take the law into their own hands".

Noting that in connection with the incident, 12 people directly involved have already been arrested, and the investigation is ongoing, the education adviser affirmed that all those responsible will be brought to justice through due legal process.