Archive · 26 Jun 2025
India Condemns Dhaka Temple Demolition, Raises Protection Concerns
India is upset because a temple in Bangladesh was torn down.
They believe the government should have protected the temple and its people.
India wants to work with Bangladesh on issues like trade and water, but they are concerned about how the temple situation was handled.
India expressed dismay over the demolition of a Durga temple in Dhaka.
India stated the interim government of Bangladesh has the responsibility to protect Hindus and their properties.
Extremists reportedly pressured for the temple's demolition.
The interim government projected the episode as illegal land use, allowing destruction.
India is ready to discuss trade and water treaty issues with Bangladesh.
- Who
- India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the interim government of Bangladesh.
- What
- India's response to the demolition of a Durga temple in Dhaka.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned, but the response was on Thursday.
- Where
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Why
- India expressed dismay and emphasized the government's responsibility to protect Hindus and religious institutions.
India's View
Bangladesh Interim Government's Actions
Demolition and Protection
India's View
India expressed dismay over the demolition and urged the interim government to protect religious institutions.
Bangladesh Interim Government's Actions
The Bangladesh interim government allowed the demolition.
- Event
- Durga Temple Demolition
- Location
- Khilkhet, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Involved Parties
- India (MEA), Bangladesh Interim Government
- India's Stance
- Dismayed, calls for protection of Hindus
- Trade Issues
- Restrictions on Bangladesh products by India; Reciprocal actions
Sources
'Instead Of Providing Security...': MEA Slams Bangladesh's Interim Govt Over Demolition Of Durga Temple In Dhaka
'Instead Of Providing Security...': India Slams Demolition Of Temple In Dhaka
India condemns durga temple vandalism in Dhaka, urges Bangladesh to protect Hindus - Telegraph India
