Bangladesh: Only 71 of 645 Minority Incidents in 2025 Were Communal, Says Yunus

• Mohammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, shared police data indicating 645 incidents involving minorities in 2025.
• Of these, only 71 incidents were classified as communal, while 574 were criminal in nature, based on verified police records.
• The report emphasizes distinguishing between criminal acts and communal hostility to prevent misinformation and ensure effective law enforcement.
• Communal incidents primarily involved vandalism or desecration of religious sites; non-communal incidents included land disputes, theft, and personal enmity.
• Despite a high national violent crime rate, the report notes improving law and order due to enhanced policing and accountability.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh government data shows most incidents involving minorities in 2025 were criminal, not communal.