Bangladesh: Most 2025 Minority Incidents Criminal, Not Communal
Bangladesh government states majority of minority-related incidents in 2025 were criminal, not communal. Police filed cases in 50 incidents, made arrests in equal number.
Bangladesh government states majority of minority-related incidents in 2025 were criminal, not communal. Police filed cases in 50 incidents, made arrests in equal number.
Bangladesh's government states most 2025 incidents involving minorities were non-communal, responding to India's call for swift action against attacks.
Bangladesh authorities state that the majority of incidents involving minorities in 2025 were not communal in nature, addressing concerns over religious and ethnic tensions.
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