About 3,100 Incidents Of Violence Against Hindus And Other Minorities Recorded In Bangladesh Since Hasina’s Ouster: MEA Tells Parliament
About 3,100 incidents of violence against Hindu and other minorities have taken place across Bangladesh from August 2024 till February 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs informed Parliament on Thursday (12 March).
Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita said the Government of India continuously monitors incidents of attacks against minorities in Bangladesh, including on their homes, properties, businesses and places of worship.
The figure, based on available data from human rights organisations, was shared in a written response to a query in Rajya Sabha.
Bangladesh experienced a wave of communal violence following the ouster of longtime prime minister Sheikh Hasina on 5 August 2024, amid student-led protests that led to her resignation.
Houses, places of worship and business establishments belonging to religious minorities were attacked in various parts of the country.
The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council said that at least 2,010 incidents of communal violence were reported across the country between 4 and 20 August 2024.
At least 522 communal attacks were recorded in 2025, including 61 killings.
Amnesty International reported that, in the immediate aftermath, houses, places of worship and business establishments belonging to religious minorities were attacked in various parts of the country.
India has consistently raised the matter of safety and security of the minorities with the authorities in Bangladesh at all relevant occasions, including at the highest level.
The minister said it is the expectation of the Government of India that the Government of Bangladesh will thoroughly investigate these incidents and bring all perpetrators of killings, arson and violence against minorities to justice.
The primary responsibility for the protection of life and liberty of all citizens of Bangladesh, including minorities, rests with the government of Bangladesh, the minister added.