Two prominent Indian American lawmakers in the United States have expressed deep concern over escalating violence in Bangladesh, warning that the country is witnessing dangerous instability marked by killings, attacks on media institutions, and growing assaults against Hindu and other minority communities.

Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois and Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia issued separate statements condemning recent incidents and calling on Bangladeshi authorities to take immediate and decisive action to restore law and order, protect minorities, and ensure accountability for acts of violence.

Krishnamoorthi strongly condemned the killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu man who was reportedly lynched by a mob, describing the incident as emblematic of a broader climate of unrest following recent political changes in Bangladesh.

“I am appalled by the targeted mob killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu man in Bangladesh—an act of violence amid a period of dangerous instability and unrest,” Krishnamoorthi said. While acknowledging reports of arrests in connection with the case, he stressed that partial measures were insufficient.

“The Government of Bangladesh must aggressively pursue a full and transparent investigation and prosecute all those responsible to the fullest extent of the law,” he said, adding that the authorities must act urgently to prevent further violence.

Krishnamoorthi also underscored the need to protect vulnerable communities, particularly religious minorities, warning that failure to do so would undermine social cohesion and the rule of law. “It must also take urgent action to protect Hindu communities and other religious minorities from further violence. For the sake of all Bangladeshis, this unrest must end, and the rule of law must be upheld,” he added.

Congressman Suhas Subramanyam echoed similar concerns, pointing to a broader deterioration in security following the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, a youth leader who had reportedly planned to contest parliamentary elections. Subramanyam said violence intensified in the aftermath of Hadi’s death, with reports of additional fatalities and attacks on media outlets.

“I am concerned by the escalating violence in Bangladesh following the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi,” Subramanyam said. “In the aftermath of his death, newspaper offices have been burned, and further loss of life has been reported.”

Subramanyam also addressed the killing of Dipu Chandra Das, calling it a shocking and unacceptable act of mob violence. “I am deeply troubled by the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu factory worker in Bangladesh, who was killed after being accused of blasphemy. This act of violence is appalling and must be thoroughly investigated,” he said.

The Virginia Democrat warned that these incidents appear to be part of a wider pattern of attacks that have increased since a recent change in government, particularly targeting Hindu and other minority communities. He cited reports of assaults on homes and temples as signs of worsening insecurity.

“Since the recent change in government, accounts of attacks against Hindu and other minority communities have increased,” Subramanyam noted.

Both lawmakers emphasized their commitment to promoting stability and protecting minority rights, urging the international community to remain attentive to developments in Bangladesh. The statements add to growing international scrutiny over the country’s deteriorating law and order situation and concerns about the safety of religious minorities and press freedom.