Amidst rising violence against minorities in Bangladesh, a new political party for Hindus, the Bangladesh Minority Janata Party (BMJP), has entered the electoral arena. The party plans to contest 91 seats, focusing on areas with a significant Hindu voter base. The party’s main agenda is to ensure minority rights, secularism, and a just society.
Bangladesh Party Rises to Voice Hindu Concerns Ahead of Elections
Dhaka: Recently, two Hindu youths, Dipu Chandra Das and Amrit Mandal, were lynched by a mob in Bangladesh. Amidst rising violence against minorities, a new party is entering the elections, claiming to be the voice of Hindus.
Elections are scheduled for February 2026 in the country. Before the elections, a new political party representing minorities, the Bangladesh Minority Janata Party (BMJP), registered in April 2025. According to party president Sukriti Kumar Mandal, the party will focus on areas with a high concentration of Hindu voters.
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The BMJP plans to contest 91 of the 300 seats in the national parliament. The party estimates that it can win 40 to 45 seats. Mandal said that their main focus is on the Hindu vote bank and ensuring that voters can cast their votes without fear is a priority.
The party is ready to form an alliance with any mainstream party. Mandal clarified that this alliance could be with the BNP or Jamaat-e-Islami. He said that the Awami League is no longer on their list. Through an alliance, minorities will be able to safely leave their homes and cast their votes.
Mandal also sent a message to India, stating that it should change its stance towards Dhaka and support Hindu issues instead of just the Awami League. He said that a change in India's stance could also change the thinking of mainstream parties in Bangladesh. The Party's Five-Point Agenda
Building a secular Bangladesh
Implementing a federal system by dividing the country into five provinces
Ensuring fundamental and constitutional rights in each province
Incorporating secular and scientific thinking into textbooks
Ensuring equal and just rights for minorities
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Mandal said the party will focus on creating a non-discriminatory social system. He referred to the Enemy Property Act, enacted during Pakistani rule, saying it is now being used against Hindus. Incidents such as the seizure of land belonging to millions of Hindus, forced conversions, and arson attacks on places of worship have devastated many families.
Mandal stated that approximately 25 million Hindus live in Bangladesh and they need to be safe. The party wants to find solutions by working within the mainstream political system.
