India's Response to Violence Against Minorities in Bangladesh

On December 26, 2025, India expressed concern over more than 2,900 violent incidents targeting minority communities in Bangladesh under the interim government led by Prof. Mohammed Yunus. India asserted that these incidents should not be dismissed as “political violence” or “media exaggeration”.

Condemnation of Violence

• The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, condemned the killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh.
• India reiterated its call for “inclusive” elections in February 2026, opposing the exclusion of any political party.
• Mr. Jaiswal highlighted the ongoing hostility against minorities, including Hindus, Christians, and Buddhists, by extremists.

Statistics and Reports

• Reports by the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council documented over 2,900 incidents of violence against minorities, including killings, arson, and land grab, during the interim government's tenure.
• Mr. Jaiswal emphasized that these incidents are substantiated by independent sources and not mere exaggeration.

Diplomatic Tensions

• There were diplomatic frictions as protests in Bangladesh targeted Indian missions and visa centers.
• India dismissed narratives suggesting involvement in the violence, maintaining that Bangladesh is responsible for its internal law and order.

Political Context and Elections

• India's stance is focused on supporting “free, fair, inclusive and participatory elections in Bangladesh”.
• Mr. Jaiswal addressed the return of Bangladesh Nationalist Party's Tariq Rahman from exile, linking it to India's support for inclusive elections.