[Marxistindia] On Bangladesh

[news from the cpi(m)]

December 20, 2025

 

Press Statement

 

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the
following statement:

 

On Bangladesh

 

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) expresses its
deep concern over the recent developments in Bangladesh. It urges the
interim government of Bangladesh to act immediately against attacks on media
outlets and minorities, and to protect the rights of the people. The two
most revered cultural institutions Chhayanot and Udichi have come under
dastardly attack.

 

It appears that religious fundamentalist forces are attempting to expand
their influence in Bangladesh by polarising society along communal lines and
attacking minorities and media outlets not favourable towards them. The
growth of religious fundamentalist forces will have a debilitating impact
not only on Bangladesh but on the entire region. Communal forces on both
sides of the border may seek to exploit the situation to further incite
hatred by feeding off each other. Maintaining social harmony and democracy
is the need of the hour.

 

The CPI(M) is confident that the people of Bangladesh will remain united
during these testing times and uphold the values of the 1971 liberation
struggle. The interim government should take all necessary steps to ensure
that communal forces are reined in and that perpetrators of violence are
brought to justice. It should also ensure that elections are held in a free
and fair manner, allowing the people to express their will without fear.

 

 

Muralidharan

(For CPI(M) Central Committee Office)

 

 

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