Bangladesh Rejects India's Claims of Minority Persecution Amid Recent Violence

In a recent diplomatic exchange, Bangladesh has rejected India's claims regarding the persecution of minorities following the lynching of a Hindu man. The Bangladeshi government emphasized its commitment to communal harmony and criticized the portrayal of isolated incidents as widespread violence against minorities. This response comes after India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned the brutal killing of Dipu Chandra Das, highlighting ongoing concerns about the treatment of minority groups in Bangladesh. The situation raises questions about the complexities of communal relations in the region and the narratives shaping public perception.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 29, 2025, 08:49 IST

Bangladesh Responds to India's Concerns

Following India's recent comments regarding the ongoing hostility towards minorities in Bangladesh, Dhaka has firmly dismissed these assertions. The Bangladeshi foreign ministry spokesperson, SM Mahbubul Alam, characterized India's remarks as 'inaccurate, exaggerated, or motivated,' emphasizing the nation's commitment to communal harmony.

On Friday, India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned the brutal killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu man, who was lynched in Mymensingh district. The spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, expressed alarm over the persistent violence against various minority groups, including Hindus, Christians, and Buddhists, at the hands of extremists.

Das was accused of blasphemy and subsequently beaten to death by a mob on December 18. Reports indicate that his body was tied to a tree and set ablaze. Authorities have detained eighteen individuals in connection with this incident.

Jaiswal condemned the horrific act and called for justice for the victim. He also referenced independent reports documenting over 2,900 instances of violence against minorities in Bangladesh during the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.

In response, Alam stated that Jaiswal's comments do not accurately reflect the situation in Bangladesh. He expressed regret over what he described as systematic attempts to misrepresent isolated criminal acts as widespread persecution of Hindus, aimed at fostering anti-Bangladesh sentiments in India.

Alam further criticized the selective bias in certain narratives, claiming that isolated incidents are being exaggerated to incite hostility against Bangladesh and its diplomatic missions.

He also addressed the death of another Hindu man, Amrit Mondal, alias Samrat, asserting that he was a known criminal involved in extortion at the time of his death. Alam stated that the accomplice involved has been apprehended.

Mondal was killed by a mob in Rajbari’s Pangsha Upazila, and despite police intervention, he was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. The Bangladeshi government noted that Mondal had multiple criminal charges against him, including murder and extortion.

While the interim government condemned Mondal's death, they clarified that it was not motivated by communal tensions. Dhaka expressed concern over attempts to highlight the religious identity of the deceased to frame the incident as a communal attack, urging responsible behavior from all parties involved.