Indian-American legislator from New York condemns lynching of Hindu man, cites persecution in Bangladesh

DHAKA, BANGLADESH - DECEMBER 18: Supporters of Sharif Osman Hadi blocked streets and set fires in Dhaka after news of his death on December 18, 2025, at a Singapore hospital in Bangladesh on December 18, 2025. Hadi had been critically injured by a gunshot to the head on Dec. 12 while participating in a political rally in Bijoynagar. He was initially treated at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, underwent surgery, and later flown to Singapore for advanced care.Demonstrators targeted media outlets including The Daily Star and Prothom Alo, causing property damage and setting fires during the protests. (Photo by Abdul Goni/Anadolu via Getty Images)