Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Reports 645 Minority Incidents in 2025, Only 71 Communal
In 2025, Bangladesh had 645 incidents involving minority communities.
Only 71 of these were because of communal issues, like fights over religion.
The rest were due to other crimes, like fights over land or money.
The government shared this data to show that most problems are not about religion but about general crime.
They also said they are working to make the country safer for everyone.
In early 2026, there were more attacks on Hindus, with many people hurt or killed.
The government is trying to stop these crimes and keep peace.
India is worried about these attacks and wants Bangladesh to do more to protect minorities.
Bangladesh reported 645 incidents involving minority communities in 2025, with only 71 identified as communal.
The majority of incidents were criminal in nature, including disputes, theft, and violence unrelated to religion.
Notable communal incidents included vandalism of religious sites and idols, as well as a small number of other offenses.
In early 2026, there was a surge in attacks on the Hindu minority, with dozens of incidents reported in January alone.
The government emphasized its commitment to transparency, accountability, and improving law and order to protect all communities.
- Who
- Members of minority communities in Bangladesh, including Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, and others
- What
- 645 incidents involving minority communities, with 71 identified as communal
- When
- January–December 2025, with additional incidents reported in January 2026
- Where
- Various locations across Bangladesh, including Rajbari, Sylhet, Feni, Gazipur, Narsingdi, Jashore, Mymensingh, and others
- Why
- Incidents were driven by a mix of communal hostility, criminal activity, and broader social factors
Government
Critics
Nature of Incidents
Government
The majority of incidents were criminal in nature, not communal, and require accountability and law enforcement.
Critics
There is a rise in communal violence, particularly against Hindus, indicating a need for stronger measures to protect minorities.
- Total Incidents
- 645
- Communal Incidents
- 71
- Non-Communal Incidents
- 574
- Reporting Period
- January–December 2025
- Source
- Official police records reviewed by Mohammad Yunus
- Notable Incidents in 2026
- 51 communal violence incidents in December 2025, 10 murders
- Government Commitment
- Transparency, accuracy, and resolve in confronting crime
- Hindu Population
- 13.13 million (7.95% of total population)
- Buddhist Population
- 1.01 million (0.61% of total population)
- Christian Population
- 500,000 (0.3% of total population)
- Other Religions Population
- 200,000 (0.12% of total population)
Sources
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