The central government on Thursday informed the Parliament that several incidents of desecration and damage to Hindu temples and deities in Bangladesh have been reported in the past few months, adding that India has expressed its concern over the incidents and called on Bangladesh to ensure safety of Hindus and their places of worship.

India has raised concerns over the increasing incidents of desecration and damage to Hindu temples and deities in Bangladesh. The Indian government has urged Bangladesh to ensure the safety of minorities and their places of worship.