India, Feb. 10 -- The Bangladesh interim government has announced financial assistance of 25 lakh taka for the construction of a house for the family of Dipu Chandra Das, who was killed in a mob attack in Mymensingh last year.

This comes two days before Bangladesh elections.

Dipu Das was beaten and burnt to death on December 18 in the Square Masterbari area of Bhaluka Upazila in Mymensingh district in Bangladesh.

According to reports at the time, a mob allegedly accused him of making an insulting remark. He was reportedly assaulted, tied to a tree and set on fire, in an incident widely described as communal violence.

The interim government said Dipu Das was the sole earning member of his family and assured long-term financial support ...