Dhaka/IBNS, Jan. 8 -- Bangladesh police have arrested the prime accused in the lynching of Hindu garment worker Dipu Das, confirming that he incited the mob responsible for the brutal killing.

Officials identified the suspect as Yasin Arafat, a former religious teacher who is believed to have orchestrated the attack.

The murder, which shocked the nation and drew international condemnation, took place on December 18 in Mymensingh district.

Authorities say Arafat played a central role in mobilising the mob that attacked the 27-year-old worker over blasphemy allegations.

According to police accounts, Dipu Das was first forced to resign by his factory supervisors before being pushed out of the workplace.

He was then handed over to a grou...