Bangladesh has been occupying regional and international discourse for over a year now, mainly because of its political turmoil under Muhammad Yunus, Nobel laureate led interim government. Bangladesh has once again returned to the spotlight as the assassination of Mr Sharif Osman Hadi, a student activist and a prominent face of last year’s student led protests that ousted Sheikh Hasina, dominated headlines. Hadi was shot dead outside a mosque by an unmasked gunman. It is mandatory to note that under the Yunus administration, things have not been the same for Bangladesh since the ousting, and the country has failed to return to its pre-ousting state. It continues to struggle with a fragile political environment, an economic crisis, lawlessness, extremism, and large-scale protests.
Hadi’s murder raises serious questions; Has anyone been identified, arrested, or held accountable so far for the murder of Hadi? If yes, why has the investigation report not been made public? If no, how can the assassin remain free four days after the murder? Has any legal action been taken, and have any charges been filed in connection with the murder? Hadi was murdered in broad daylight. How could such a crucial national figure be assassinated in full public view, and how did the assassin succeed in fleeing the crime scene? How could the murderers carry out an assassination in broad daylight outside a public place and escape unnoticed? How did they evade the police and law enforcement, fleeing seamlessly under the very noses of security forces? Who has been held responsible for this grave security lapse, and who has been held accountable for allowing such a tragedy to unfold and the perpetrators to escape the scene? How did the killers reach Dhaka and then a mosque without any checks or interception, and later move toward the border with apparent ease? How could they commute so freely while dodging security personnel? What was the Bangladesh Border Guard doing at the border, and what were other security forces doing at security checkpoints during this movement? With the anti-India narrative gaining ground in Bangladesh, it was predictable that blame would be hurled at India without any solid proof. India is being accused of this tragedy, but has Bangladesh made any diplomatic outreach through official channels to address the issue, or is law and order being dictated by a social media troll army? With the anti-India narrative gaining ground in Bangladesh, it was predictable that blame would be hurled at India without any solid proof. Has Bangladesh made any diplomatic outreach through official channels to address this issue, or is law and order being dictated by a social media troll army? If any proceedings have been initiated, have details been shared with Indian counterparts to assist in the investigation, and why has India not been consulted on this matter so far? National media houses were burned who is responsible for this? Former ministers are being targeted who is allowing this to happen? What is the interim government doing to prevent such growing violence, and what are Bangladesh security forces doing to protect national assets and property? Why has no action been taken, and why have no arrests been made against the attackers?
But all these questions remain unanswered as of now. Instead, narratives and blame games are being peddled at full speed by the machinery of power.
Before blaming India, Bangladesh must urgently reassess its approach. It should initiate credible legal action, stop attacks on minorities and the Hindu community, order impartial probes into all recent killings and incidents, and enforce law and order without bias. Instead of peddling anti-India narratives, Bangladesh should engage India through proper diplomatic channels to address any legitimate issues though it appears there may be none. It must not fuel hostility against a country that once saved it from annihilation and played a decisive role in its survival as an independent nation.
This is not the only issue in Bangladesh. Under the interim government, there is also a worrying rise of radicalism and religious extremism across the country Since last year, radical groups and extremist thinking have gained momentum in Bangladesh One such example; Under the Younis administration, radical groups like Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh have gained space that was restricted under the previous government. These groups are now more visible on the streets and in public discussions. The growing radicalization in Bangladesh has placed minorities in an increasingly dangerous position. Mob lynching, communal violence, and targeted attacks have created an atmosphere of fear and insecurity. Places of worship have been vandalized, residential houses attacked, and property destroyed, often without immediate accountability. Minorities are being targeted not for any crime, but because of their identity. When such violence goes unchecked, it weakens trust in the state and sends a message that some lives matter less than others. Multiple reports of mob lynching and harassment have been recorded in recent months, reflecting a disturbing rise in violence. In one such incident, a Hindu man named Chandra Das, aged 25, was lynched and burned over alleged blasphemy during recent clashes. Hindus have been major targets of communal attacks, but the violence is not limited to Hindus alone. Reportedly, two Christian girls in Chittagong were publicly attacked for not wearing the hijab, a head covering practiced by Muslim girls but not part of Christian tradition. Alongside such assaults, minorities are increasingly being issued threats to either convert or leave the country, reflecting a disturbing rise in coercion, intolerance, and religious extremism. The killing of Chandra Das is not an isolated case but part of a wider pattern where accusations of blasphemy are increasingly used to justify mob violence and silence dissent. Such acts spread fear among minorities and encourage lawlessness. If this trend continues, it will further weaken social harmony and push Bangladesh deeper into instability. This brutal act signals growing intolerance and rising extremism in the country. Such communal tension is largely the result of the resurgence of Jamaat-e-Islami. Leaders of the outfit who were jailed during the Hasina government have been released by the Yunus administration and are now roaming freely, openly issuing threats against minorities and India. This dangerous trend was recently underscored when Mufti Jashimuddin Rahmani, chief of the Ansarullah Bangla Team an Al-Qaeda-inspired outfit now operating as Ansar al Islam launched a virulent anti-India tirade. Rahmani, too, was freed by the Yunus administration last year, raising serious concerns about the emboldening of extremist forces and the shrinking space for religious minorities and regional stability.
Bangladesh has been moving closer to Pakistan, a nation known for radicalism and internal instability. Radicalism is rising within Bangladesh, opposition to India is growing, and minorities face constant attacks. Recent visits by top officials and military generals, including ISI officers, signal a shift in Bangladesh’s political direction, despite Pakistan’s history of inflicting immense suffering on the country. This growing influence mirrors Pakistan’s familiar blueprint: political instability, weakened democratic institutions, and space for extremist groups. Instead of strengthening governance, it fuels unrest, assassinations, large-scale protests, and attacks on minorities.
On the other hand, India has always sought warm relations with its neighbours and the welfare of the region. India played a key role in the creation of Bangladesh out of East Pakistan in 1971. Pakistan, in contrast, unleashed brutal suffering on Bangladeshis raping women, killing civilians, starving people, and destroying homes and families. Indians, mainly Hindus, risked their lives to save Bangladeshis during the liberation. Now, in Bangladesh, Hindus are reportedly being attacked and killed. Bangladeshis were brutally murdered, raped, tortured, and persecuted by Pakistan before 1971. It was India that rescued them and helped free them from such atrocities. India provided Bangladeshis with shelter, food, monetary help, and moral, diplomatic, and political support at every possible level. India is the reason Bangladesh now has its own flag and anthem. It is fair to say that, without India, Bangladesh would still have been considered East Pakistan, with its flag, anthem, and culture suppressed, and the Bengali language and heritage at risk of being lost. India’s support laid the foundation for Bangladesh’s freedom struggle and its emergence as an independent nation.
History shows that India does not intervene in matters that do not belong to it, unlike Pakistan. India has always helped and rescued its neighbours during crises, whether in Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, or Nepal. It has invested millions of dollars in neighbouring countries for their welfare, not to receive blame and accusations in return. Bangladesh has long relied on India as an important ally, from its liberation to hosting and assisting thousands of Bangladeshi refugees over time. India has acted generously toward its neighbours, especially countries that are not economically well-developed. It has never sought to unleash suffering, instability, or terrorism, unlike Pakistan. Yet India itself has remained a victim of terror for decades. Bangladesh has long been one of India’s biggest trade partners, with trade volumes touching $15 billion. Its economy has seen significant growth, particularly in jute and textile sectors, largely due to India’s support in strengthening Bangladesh’s economic and security infrastructure. Yet, despite this history, Bangladesh seems to be forgetting the past, promoting hostile narratives, and allowing attacks on minorities especially Hindus.

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