RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-553
ANSWER ON- 24/07/2025
ATTACKS ON HINDU COMMUNITIES IN BANGLADESH
553. SMT. SAGARIKA GHOSE
Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :-
(a) whether the Ministry is maintaining a record on the numbers of individuals from the Hindu community who have been the victims of attacks in Bangladesh;
(b) whether the Ministry has taken up the matter with the Government of Bangladesh;
(c) whether any official fact finding team has been sent or is being planned to be sent to Bangladesh; and
(d) the steps being taken to ensure that these attacks are punished by the Government of Bangladesh, if so, the details thereof, if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
(SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)
(a) to (d) The Government of India continuously monitors and maintains a record of incidents of attacks against minorities in Bangladesh, including of individuals, their homes, businesses and places of worship. The Government of 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. It is the expectation of the Government of India that the interim 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.