Daijiworld Media Network - Dhaka
Dhaka, Mar 15: India has repeatedly raised concerns with Bangladeshi authorities regarding the safety of minority communities and has called for thorough investigations and accountability, according to a recent report.
The report noted that while India has flagged the issue several times, the responsibility for protecting all citizens ultimately rests with the government of Bangladesh.
Citing rights groups, it said preventing recurring violence requires more than immediate policing responses. Experts emphasised the need for sustained legal protection, swift prosecution of perpetrators, and efforts aimed at community reconciliation.
The report, published by The Morning Voice, highlighted that the lack of transparent and independently verifiable data has made it difficult to establish the full scale of the problem.
“Without transparent, independently verifiable data, the full picture remains contested. Yet the allegations alone underscore a broader concern: when minorities in any country face persistent insecurity, it challenges the region's commitment to pluralism, rule of law, and fundamental human dignity,” the report stated.
According to information recently shared in the Parliament of India, nearly 3,100 incidents of violence targeting Hindus and other minority groups were reported in Bangladesh between August 2024 and February 2026.
The report said that the alleged attacks included assaults on homes, businesses and places of worship, as well as incidents involving killings and arson.
It warned that if the reports are verified, such acts would constitute serious violations of internationally recognised human rights principles, including freedom of religion, equality before the law and the right to life and security.
The issue carries particular sensitivity for India due to its long and porous border with Bangladesh and the deep historical, cultural and demographic ties shared by the two countries. Instability affecting minority communities could also have humanitarian, diplomatic and security implications, including displacement pressures and cross-border tensions.
The report further stated that the matter could extend beyond a domestic issue and become a broader human rights concern requiring sustained global attention.
Bangladesh has reportedly witnessed rising incidents of attacks on minorities, particularly Hindus, during the 18-month tenure of the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, prompting increasing international scrutiny.