Guwahati, July 3: The deteriorating situation in Bangladesh has raised significant alarms in India, particularly due to the increasing violence against Hindus, as the fundamentalist group Jamaat-e-Islami gains influence.

According to official sources, a troubled neighbor poses a serious concern for any nation. With the escalating crisis in Bangladesh, India has numerous issues to address. Reports indicate that the rise of fundamentalist groups began following the overthrow of the Awami League Government, leading to the caretaker administration under Md Yunus. The lifting of the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami has further empowered the organization.

Historically, Jamaat-e-Islami has been recognized as a fundamentalist entity, having opposed Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan in 1971. Although the relationship between Jamaat and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has been strained, both parties have united in their goal to remove the Awami League from power, collaborating in elections since 1991, with several Jamaat members even holding ministerial positions.

The Awami League Government had previously banned Jamaat, and in 2008, the Election Commission of Bangladesh annulled the party's registration. However, following the establishment of the caretaker Government, the ban was lifted, and last month, the Election Commission reinstated Jamaat's political party status.

Sources indicate that the activities of fundamentalist groups have surged since the ban's removal, with Hindus facing the brunt of the violence. The Indian Government has raised concerns with Bangladesh multiple times, yet the caretaker Government has not taken substantial action against these extremist factions.

Before the partition, Hindus constituted about 30% of the population in what was then East Pakistan, but this figure has plummeted to approximately 7.97% today. When asked if Bangladesh might declare itself an Islamic state, sources suggested that this is unlikely under current conditions, although clarity may emerge post-elections. Md Yunus has announced that general elections in Bangladesh are scheduled for February 2026.