Archive · 30 Jan 2026
India Urges Bangladesh to Probe Minority Attacks
India is keeping an eye on reports of attacks against minority groups in Bangladesh.
These attacks have targeted homes, businesses, and places of worship.
India has talked to Bangladesh's government many times about this issue, including in meetings with high-level officials.
India wants Bangladesh to investigate these attacks thoroughly and punish those responsible.
The Indian government believes it is Bangladesh's duty to protect all its citizens, including minorities.
India is concerned that Bangladesh's government is not taking these attacks seriously enough and is blaming them on personal or political issues instead of addressing the real problems.
Over 522 incidents of communal violence and 61 murders have been reported in Bangladesh over the past year, including attacks on religious sites, land grabbing, and demolitions of homes and businesses.
Additionally, 12 journalists were injured by extortionists and terrorists in the Narsingdi district.
India is monitoring reports of attacks against minorities in Bangladesh, including on their homes, properties, businesses, and places of worship.
India has consistently raised the issue of minority safety with Bangladesh's authorities at political and diplomatic levels.
The Indian Prime Minister and External Affairs Minister discussed the issue with Bangladesh's Chief Advisor and Foreign Advisor in recent meetings.
India expects Bangladesh's interim government to thoroughly investigate these incidents and bring perpetrators to justice.
Over 522 incidents of communal violence and 61 murders have been reported in Bangladesh over the past year, including attacks on religious sites, land grabbing, and demolitions of homes and businesses.
- Who
- Indian government, Bangladesh interim government, minority groups in Bangladesh
- What
- Attacks against minorities in Bangladesh and India's response
- When
- Ongoing, with recent meetings on April 4, 2025, and February 16, 2025; incidents reported from June 2025 to January 2026
- Where
- Bangladesh and India
- Why
- To address and raise concerns about the safety and security of minorities in Bangladesh
India's Stance
Bangladesh's Stance
Attacks on Minorities
India's Stance
India expects Bangladesh to thoroughly investigate and bring perpetrators to justice.
Bangladesh's Stance
Bangladesh attributes attacks to personal or political differences, which India criticizes.
- Country
- India and Bangladesh
- Issue
- Attacks against minorities in Bangladesh
- Government Response
- India monitoring reports and raising concerns; Bangladesh's interim government expected to investigate
- Key Figures
- Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain
- Recent Meetings
- April 4, 2025 and February 16, 2025
- India's Expectation
- Thorough investigation and justice for perpetrators
- Bangladesh's Responsibility
- Protection of life and liberty of all citizens, including minorities
- Communal Violence Incidents
- 522 incidents, 61 murders, 28 rapes, 95 attacks on religious sites, 21 land grabbing, 102 demolitions, 47 death threats
- Journalist Attack
- 12 journalists injured by extortionists and terrorists in Narsingdi district
Sources
India monitoring reports of incidents of attacks against minorities in B’desh: Govt to RS
India expects B'desh to probe minority attacks, punish perpetrators: Centre to RS
India expects B'desh to probe minority attacks, punish culprits: Centre to RS
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