Several Indian media outlets are sharing content suggesting that “Islamist forces” are targeting Hindus in Bangladesh.

Several Indian media outlets have suggested that "Islamist forces" are targeting Hindus in Bangladesh. However, reports from reputable sources such as Al Jazeera and Reuters indicate that these claims are exaggerated and often misleading. Al Jazeera reports that while there have been attacks on Hindu households, these incidents are politically motivated rather than communal, targeting individuals affiliated with the Awami League rather than Hindus in general Al Jazeera. Reuters also notes that the violence is linked to the political upheaval following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina, with attacks on both Hindu and Muslim supporters of the Awami League Reuters. Analysts and local sources confirm that the scale of violence reported by some Indian media is inflated, and the narrative of a religiously motivated attack by "Islamist forces" does not align with the on-ground reality. The misinformation appears to be driven by political agendas and historical biases rather than factual reporting. Therefore, the claims of targeted attacks on Hindus by "Islamist forces" in Bangladesh are largely unsubstantiated and should be viewed with skepticism.