Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh has announced a protest rally and demonstration in Chattogram on Friday to condemn alleged persecution of Muslims in West Bengal and Assam. The group’s Amir, Allama Shah Muhibbullah Babunagari, called for formal condemnation and diplomatic action from Bangladesh regarding the incidents. He demanded that the Indian government ensure the safety of minority Muslims.

Speaking at a protest rally organized by Hefazat’s Hathazari unit on Monday afternoon, Babunagari alleged that extremist supporters of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were involved in the violence, citing information from media and local sources. He said attacks based on religious identity are unacceptable in any civilized, democratic, and pluralistic society.

Babunagari also blamed BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s provocative remarks after the election for inciting anti-Muslim sentiment and indirectly encouraging the attackers. Several Hefazat leaders, including central and local officials, also addressed the gathering.