Bangladesh Dismisses Attacks On Hindus As ‘Isolated Incidents’ After India Raises Concerns
Bangladesh on Sunday firmly rejected concerns raised by India over the safety of Hindu minorities, stating that recent incidents involving members of the community were isolated criminal acts rather than signs of systemic persecution. In an official response, Dhaka said the remarks made by India’s Ministry of External Affairs did not reflect the situation on the ground and were based on inaccurate and exaggerated narratives. The development highlights growing diplomatic sensitivity between the two neighbouring countries over minority safety and public messaging.
The statement stressed that Bangladesh has historically upheld religious coexistence and rejected what it described as motivated narratives that misrepresent the country’s social fabric. Dhaka maintained that incidents involving members of minority communities should be viewed as law-and-order issues rather than religiously driven attacks.
India also condemned the lynching of a 27-year-old Hindu garment worker, Dipu Chandra Das, in Mymensingh on 18 December, 2025, and said it expected those responsible to be held accountable. Another fatal assault on a Hindu man in Rajbari district was also cited as part of broader concerns.
Dhaka specifically disputed one of the cases highlighted by the Indian side, stating that the individual involved was a listed criminal who died while allegedly committing extortion alongside a Muslim accomplice, who was later arrested. Presenting the incident as an example of minority persecution was described as factually incorrect.
The statement reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to protecting all its citizens, regardless of religion, and to addressing criminal acts through legal and institutional mechanisms. Dhaka said maintaining stability and trust between the two countries remained a priority.
As both sides maintain their positions, the issue underscores the need for dialogue and careful handling of sensitive matters in the public domain.
Bangladesh Rejects Claims Of Systemic Persecution
In a press statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka, Bangladesh categorically denied allegations of widespread violence against Hindu minorities. The ministry said portraying criminal incidents as targeted persecution was misleading and failed to recognise the country’s long-standing tradition of communal harmony.The statement stressed that Bangladesh has historically upheld religious coexistence and rejected what it described as motivated narratives that misrepresent the country’s social fabric. Dhaka maintained that incidents involving members of minority communities should be viewed as law-and-order issues rather than religiously driven attacks.
India Raises Concerns Over Minority Safety
The response from Bangladesh followed remarks by India’s Ministry of External Affairs, which described recent attacks on Hindus by radical elements in Bangladesh as unacceptable. India said it remained seriously concerned about continuing violence against minority communities, including Hindus, Christians and Buddhists, and urged Bangladeshi authorities to ensure safety, security and justice.India also condemned the lynching of a 27-year-old Hindu garment worker, Dipu Chandra Das, in Mymensingh on 18 December, 2025, and said it expected those responsible to be held accountable. Another fatal assault on a Hindu man in Rajbari district was also cited as part of broader concerns.
Dispute Over Interpretation Of Incidents
Responding to these references, Bangladesh said there were systematic attempts to project isolated criminal acts as evidence of widespread persecution of Hindus. The foreign ministry alleged that selective amplification and misrepresentation of such incidents were being used to incite hostility against Bangladesh, its people and its diplomatic missions in India.Dhaka specifically disputed one of the cases highlighted by the Indian side, stating that the individual involved was a listed criminal who died while allegedly committing extortion alongside a Muslim accomplice, who was later arrested. Presenting the incident as an example of minority persecution was described as factually incorrect.
Call For Responsible Communication
Bangladesh urged stakeholders in India to refrain from spreading what it called misleading narratives, warning that such actions could undermine mutual trust and good-neighbourly relations. The ministry emphasised the importance of responsible communication, particularly on sensitive issues involving communal harmony and regional diplomacy.The statement reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to protecting all its citizens, regardless of religion, and to addressing criminal acts through legal and institutional mechanisms. Dhaka said maintaining stability and trust between the two countries remained a priority.
Diplomatic Sensitivities Remain
The exchange reflects the delicate balance in India–Bangladesh relations, where historical ties and cooperation coexist with concerns over internal developments. While India continues to highlight minority safety, Bangladesh has made it clear that it rejects any portrayal of systemic persecution and views such claims as damaging to bilateral relations.As both sides maintain their positions, the issue underscores the need for dialogue and careful handling of sensitive matters in the public domain.
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