A large protest broke out outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi after the killing of a Hindu man in Bangladesh. The protest was organised by Hindu groups, including the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal, to protest against what they described as repeated attacks on Hindus and damage to Hindu religious places in Bangladesh.

The protest was triggered by the killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a 25-year-old garment factory worker from Mymensingh district in Bangladesh. According to reports, Dipu Das was lynched by a mob last week over allegations of blasphemy. His body was later set on fire. The incident has caused widespread anger and concern, especially among Hindu communities.

During the protest in New Delhi, hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the Bangladesh High Commission. Many protesters were seen holding placards and banners demanding justice for Dipu Das and protection for minorities in Bangladesh. They raised slogans such as “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” “Yunus Sarkar Hosh Mein Aao,” and “Hindu Hatyayen Band Karo.”

Tensions increased when a large crowd tried to push through police barricades. Some protesters broke through at least two layers of security barriers, leading to clashes with the police. A few demonstrators also burned effigies of Bangladesh’s interim chief, Muhammad Yunus. Police stepped in to control the situation and detained several protesters to restore order. Eventually, security forces managed to re-establish the barricades and contain the crowd.

Security agencies had already been on high alert ahead of the protest. The area around the High Commission was secured with three layers of barricading, and police along with paramilitary forces were deployed to prevent any untoward incident.

Meanwhile, the killing of Dipu Das has also led to diplomatic tensions between India and Bangladesh. Earlier in the day, Bangladesh summoned the Indian High Commissioner, expressing concern over attacks and protests near its diplomatic missions in India. The Bangladesh Foreign Ministry condemned what it called acts of violence and intimidation against its embassies and visa centres.

Bangladesh specifically referred to incidents at the Bangladesh Visa Centre in Siliguri on December 22, 2025, and the protest outside the High Commission in New Delhi on December 20, 2025. It urged the Indian government to ensure the safety and security of Bangladeshi diplomatic staff and buildings.

India, however, rejected claims of poor security and stated that the protest in New Delhi was brief and did not pose any serious threat. The situation highlights growing concerns over the safety of minorities in Bangladesh and has drawn international attention to the issue.