Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar recently informed the parliament that there were 2,400 attacks on minorities in Bangladesh in 2024 and 72 such incidents in 2025. In response, economist Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya said these figures are exaggerated. He emphasized that before commenting on Bangladesh's minority situation, India should acknowledge the impact of its own treatment of minorities. He further stated, "Many religious minorities in Bangladesh have historically supported the Awami League. It is difficult to distinguish whether attacks on Hindus are due to their religious beliefs or their political affiliation with the ruling party."