Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev on Friday said that the return of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman's return to Bangladesh after living in London in exile for 17 years, has huge potential to shape the destiny of Bangladesh. He reflected upon the partie
"The lynching of Hindus and minorities is on the increase. The Bangladesh government and administration are not able to stop it. It appears to be an organised incident that is happening against the Hindus. The entire nation stands by the minorities of Bangladesh," Rao told ANI.
Amid attacks on the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, who was shot at close range on December 12 while travelling in a rickshaw, a war of words has erupted between the BJP and TMC in India.
The pro-Hindu activists held a rally, which was accompanied by West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari. They entered the premises of the Deputy High Commission of Bangladesh to speak to the authorities regarding atrocities against Hi
India reaffirmed its commitment to strong ties with Bangladesh, emphasising peace, stability and democratic values, with the MEA stating that New Delhi supports free, fair, inclusive and participatory elections in the neighbouring country.
"There is an anti-Hindu mentality government in Bangladesh. Hindus are being targeted. After Deepu Chandra Das, another Hindu, was lynched. The entire Hindu community is living in fear. The actions Bangladesh is taking are unforgivable. Bangladesh should not forget that its actions will d
India condemned the lynching of two Hindu men in Bangladesh, with the MEA expressing concern over continued hostility against minorities and urging accountability. The MEA rejected a false narrative on such incidents and cited numerous cases of violence against minorities during the inter
"Any case of lynching is terrible, and strict action has to happen against the accused. However, now that TMC has spoken. Perhaps, they can let the nation know what they are doing in West Bengal to remove illegal Bangladeshis and Rohingyas, they must tell," Kohli told ANI.
Former diplomat Veena Sikri noted Tarique Rahman's return after 17 years may limit his grasp of ground realities, citing his lack of grassroots connection and inability to fully understand public anger and ongoing atrocities against minority communities in Bangladesh.
Former diplomat Veena Sikri stated BNP leader Tarique Rahman's return to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile could reshape the political landscape, boost BNP's popularity, and influence opposition dynamics ahead of the 2026 elections following his legal clearance and public homecoming.
Congress MP Imran Masood on Friday said that Bangladesh is gradually becoming a hub of anti-India sentiment and called for practical steps to address this situation.