India, Feb. 11 -- The Bangladeshi government has announced housing and financial assistance for the family of Hindu labourer Dipu Chandra Das, who was lynched over alleged blasphemy in Mymensingh in 2025, just hours before the country heads to the polls for general elections.

Under the assistance programme, BDT 2.5 million will be allocated for the construction of a house for Das's family, the Chief Adviser's Office (CAO) said, as quoted by The Daily Star. The project will be implemented by the National Housing Authority.

In addition to housing support, financial assistance will also be provided to his family. Tk 10 lakh (BDT 1 million) each will be given to Das's father and wife. An FDR of Tk 5 lakh (BDT 500,000) will be created to sec...