The response came after India raised concerns following reports of violence against minorities in Bangladesh. "Our attention has been drawn to the recent comments made by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs of India regarding the situation of the minority communities in Bangladesh." The response came on Sunday, after India raised concerns following reports of violence against members of minorities in Bangladesh. In the statement, Bangladesh further alleged that criminal incidents were being portrayed by India as targeted persecution of minorities. Referring to a recent lynching incident cited by India, Bangladesh stated the individual involved was a criminal and that the incident was not related to minority persecution.

Source: dna December 28, 2025 17:33 UTC