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- By Supratik Das
- Fri, 26 Dec 2025 04:26 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
India on Friday strongly condemned the recent incidents of violence against minorities in Bangladesh, describing the killings of Hindus as a “matter of grave concern” and warning that such attacks cannot be ignored or downplayed.
Responding to media queries during the weekly press briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi is closely monitoring the situation and has conveyed its concerns to Dhaka through appropriate diplomatic channels.
Jaiswal said India remains deeply disturbed by reports of targeted violence against members of the Hindu community in Bangladesh, including the recent lynching of a Hindu man. He underlined that the protection of minorities is a fundamental responsibility of any democratic government. "We condemn the recent gruesome killing of a Hindu youth in Mymensingh and expect perpetrators to be brought to justice. Over 2,900 incidents of violence against minorities documented in Bangladesh by independent sources during tenure of interim govt." "Incidents of violence against minorities in Bangladesh cannot be brushed aside as media exaggeration or dismissed as political violence,” the spokesperson further noted, adding that India expects Bangladesh to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of all its citizens, irrespective of religion.
India Reiterates Support For Democratic Processes
Addressing a separate question on political developments in Bangladesh, including the return of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman, Jaiswal said India supports free, fair and inclusive elections in the neighbouring country. “India has consistently supported democratic processes in Bangladesh. Developments should be seen in that broader context,” he said, stressing that the future of Bangladesh must be decided by its people through peaceful and credible democratic means. He added that India’s approach towards Bangladesh remains guided by its long-standing commitment to regional stability, mutual respect and non-interference in internal affairs, while also standing firm on issues related to human rights and minority protection.
India and Bangladesh share deep historical, cultural and civilisational ties. New Delhi has repeatedly emphasised that peace and communal harmony in Bangladesh are vital not only for its own citizens but also for the stability of the wider South Asian region.
The remarks comes amid a series of violent developments across the country. On Tuesday, another Hindu man was beaten to death by a mob in Bangladesh’s Rajbari district. Police said the incident occurred around 11 pm in Hosendanga village of Kalimohor union in Pangshaupazila, where the victim, identified as Amrit Mondal, also known as Samrat, was attacked over allegations of extortion. He was rescued in a critical condition and rushed to the Pangsha Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared him dead around 2 am, officials said. Assistant Superintendent of Police (Pangsha Circle) Debrata Sarkar said police reached the spot after receiving information about the attack.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman returned to Dhaka on Thursday after 17 years in exile in London. Rahman’s return comes at a critical moment as Bangladesh grapples with escalating violence. The son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia, he is widely seen as a key contender in the country’s general elections scheduled for February 2026.