Behind the Growing Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
A Hindu businessman was attacked by a mob in Bangladesh’s Shariatpur district on 31 December 2025. He was beaten with sharp weapons, doused in petrol and set on fire. This was the third such attack in a month, part of a larger pattern of violence against religious minorities since the fall of the previous government. The incident shows that the interim administration has failed to enforce the rule of law in cases involving political or communal violence. That failure has left the country’s transition in a dangerously exposed state.
Supreme Court’s Rohingya Remarks ‘Unconscionable,’ Say Ex-Judges, Lawyers
A group of former judges and senior advocates have denounced recent comments made by a Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi during a Supreme Court hearing on Rohingya refugees, calling the remarks “unconscionable” and contrary to constitutional values. In a public letter, the signatories said the comments dehumanised vulnerable refugees and undermined the moral authority of the judiciary.
Behind Alarmist Portrayals of Rising Islamism in Bangladesh
If you tune into mainstream media, especially in India, you might find yourself asking, “What the heck is going on in Bangladesh?” With that same question in mind, we left Delhi for Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. However, our six-day journey through Dhaka and Dinajpur left us feeling more hopeful than fearful about Bangladesh’s future.
Protests in India Against Killing of Journalists in Bangladesh
Journalists from across India’s Tripura state came together to show solidarity with their colleagues in Bangladesh, who have been targeted in a recent wave of violence. At least five media workers lost their lives, and over 200 were injured during protests. Wearing black badges as a sign of mourning and protest, representatives from 10 different media houses in the northeastern state gathered to voice their condemnation.
It Makes Sense for India to Welcome Fleeing Bangladeshis
India’s policy on asylum seekers who are escaping political turmoil or persecution, particularly in light of the current unrest at the India-Bangladesh border, needs to be thoughtfully and carefully considered. The ongoing humanitarian crisis, which sees numerous Hindus and other minorities fleeing violence in Bangladesh, not only demands a thorough legal and geopolitical evaluation but also calls for a strong humanitarian and ethical response to help those in dire need.