Mahmudur Rahman, editor of the newspaper Amar Desh, has called Indian hegemony a threat to South Asian security and urged Bangladesh’s people, political parties, and government to unite against it. Speaking on Saturday at a seminar titled “Persecution of Muslims in India: Politics, Identity and Minority Rights Conflict,” organized by Friends of Humanity at the National Press Club, he called for a nationwide boycott of Indian products, including cattle, and for citizens to protest against Indian dominance.

Rahman alleged that India, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates were jointly acting against Muslims worldwide. He criticized the silence of Bangladeshi political parties on India’s influence, saying only the NCP had spoken out. He also urged the government to raise issues of Muslim persecution and human rights violations in India at international forums beyond the OIC.

Other speakers, including academics and political figures, condemned human rights abuses in India and called for international awareness. They emphasized unity among Muslims and active resistance to religious persecution.