India, Dec. 29 -- The Hindu community in Bangladesh has launched a political outfit of its own ahead of the general elections scheduled for next year, amid a surge in attacks on minorities following the fall of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's government in 2024.

The newly formed Bangladesh Minority Janta Party (BMJP) plans to contest 91 of the 300 seats in the Jatiya Parishad (national parliament) in what is expected to be a high-voltage election.

Speaking to The Times of India, BMJP president Sukriti Kumar Mandal said the party is confident of securing 40-45 seats.

On the possibility of forming alliances with mainstream political parties, including Tarique Rahman-led BNP, Mandal said such partnerships could help ensure safety fo...