Bangladesh has rejected India's concerns over alleged "unremitting hostilities" against minorities, calling them "inaccurate, exaggerated, or motivated narratives" that misrepresent the country's communal harmony. Dhaka stated that incidents targeting Hindus are "isolated criminal acts" and not systemic persecution, alleging these are amplified in India to incite anti-Bangladesh sentiment. India's Ministry of External Affairs had expressed grave concern over the violence, demanding punishment for perpetrators, citing specific cases like the lynching of a Hindu youth.