India is keeping a close watch on reports of attacks against minorities in Bangladesh, including attacks on their homes and places of worship. On January 29, 2026, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh informed Rajya Sabha that India has repeatedly raised this issue with Bangladesh authorities at political and diplomatic levels. Mr. Singh said, "The government of India continues to monitor reports of incidents of attacks against minorities in Bangladesh, including on their homes, properties, businesses and places of worship. India has consistently raised the matter of safety and security of the minorities with the authorities in Bangladesh, at both political and diplomatic levels on several occasions." The issue was highlighted by India's Prime Minister during his meeting with Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on April 4, 2025, and also by the External Affairs Minister in talks with Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain on February 16, 2025. These concerns have also been discussed in conversations with other foreign officials. Mr. Singh stressed, "It is the expectation of the government of India that the interim government of Bangladesh will discharge its responsibilities by thoroughly investigating these incidents and bring all perpetrators of killings, arson and violence against minorities to justice without excuses. The primary responsibility for the protection of life and liberty of all citizens of Bangladesh, including minorities, rests with the government of Bangladesh." Responding to the interim government's statements blaming attacks on personal or political rivalries, Mr. Singh described this as a "troubling tendency" that "only emboldens the extremists and the perpetrators of such crimes, and deepens the sense of fear and insecurity among the minorities." India's concerns about the safety of minorities in Bangladesh have been clearly conveyed to Dhaka, including at the highest political levels.