Published: 12:19 AM, 27 December 2025
Hostilities against minorities in BD matter of concern: India
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India on Friday spoke about the unrest in Bangladesh, while also addressing reports of atrocities on minorities.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, during a briefing on Friday, said the "unremitting hostility" against minorities in the neighbouring country was a "matter of grave concern".
"We condemn the recent gruesome killing of a Hindu youth and expect that the perpetrators of the crime would be brought to justice," Jaiswal said.
On the killing of another Hindu man, Amrit Mondal, he said, "We are aware of the recent developments in Bangladesh and are closely monitoring the situation."
"The unremitting hostilities against minorities in Bangladesh, including Hindus, Christians and Buddhists, at the hands of extremists are a matter of grave concern," he added.
The MEA spokesperson said that more than 2,900 incidents of violence against minorities, including cases of killings, arson and land grabbing, have been documented by independent sources during the tenure of the interim government in Bangladesh.
"These incidents cannot be brushed aside as mere media exaggerations or dismissed as political violence in Bangladesh," he said.
Jaiswal further said India has in recent days issued more than a couple of statements rejecting the "false narrative being projected in Bangladesh".
On bilateral ties, he said India's position has been clear and consistent throughout.
"India stands for strengthening our ties with the people of Bangladesh. We favour peace and stability in Bangladesh," he added.
He also said, "India has rejected the false anti-India narrative being projected in Bangladesh and reiterated that maintaining law and order and security is the responsibility of the Bangladesh interim government."
Commenting on the return of BNP leader Tarique Rahman to Bangladesh after more than 17 years in exile, the MEA spokesperson said, "India supports free, fair and inclusive elections in Bangladesh and this development should be seen in that context."
