Bangladesh government’s chief adviser Muhammad Yunus on Friday told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the situation in Bangladesh is under control and life is returning to normal.
On the violence against Hindus, Mohammad Yunus said that the reports of attacks on minorities have been exaggerated.
Also, he is inviting Indian journalists to visit Bangladesh. This is the first conversation between Mohammad Yunus and Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he became the head of the interim government of Bangladesh.
There was prolonged violence in the neighbouring country amid a dispute over reservation in government jobs, after which Sheikh Hasina had to resign from the post of Prime Minister.
“The situation in Bangladesh is under control and life is returning to normal across the country,” the chief adviser to the Bangladesh government said in a post on ‘X’.
Yunus said reports of attacks on minorities were exaggerated and he was inviting Indian journalists to come to Bangladesh and report on minority security issues on the ground.
Yunus (84) also accepted the Indian leader’s invitation to attend the ‘Third Voice of Global South Summit’ online from Dhaka on Saturday.
On the occasion of India’s 78th Independence Day on Thursday, Prime Minister Modi had expressed hope that the situation in violence-hit Bangladesh will soon return to normal. He had said that 140 crore Indians are concerned about the safety of Hindus and minorities in the neighboring country.
In his address from the ramparts of the Red Fort, he said that India is committed to peace and will continue to be Bangladesh’s well-wisher in its development journey.
A non-political Hindu organisation called ‘Bangladesh National Hindu Grand Alliance’ has claimed that the minority community has faced attacks and threats at 278 places in 48 districts since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government on August 5.
The organization has termed it an ‘attack on Hinduism’. Many Hindu temples, houses and business establishments of the minority community were destroyed this month amid unrest in Bangladesh.
During the talks, Modi reaffirmed India’s support for a democratic, stable, peaceful and progressive Bangladesh, a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi said.
The statement of the Ministry of External Affairs said, “Modi emphasized India’s commitment to support the people of Bangladesh through various development schemes. The Prime Minister also underlined the importance of ensuring the safety of Hindus and all other minority communities in Bangladesh.”
Yunus assured that the interim government would give priority to the safety of Hindus and all minority groups in Bangladesh.
“The two leaders also discussed ways to advance bilateral relations in accordance with their respective national priorities,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, a message issued from the office of the Chief Adviser said that the Prime Minister of India has expressed his desire to work with Bangladesh “as a close friend for the benefit of the people” and has also expressed his commitment to work closely with the interim government led by Yunus. When the Prime Minister of India raised the issue of safety of minorities, Yunus told Modi that his government is committed to the safety of every citizen of the country, including minorities. Yunus said, “The interim government has taken charge as a result of the student movement. This is the second revolution of Bangladesh and his government will fulfill the democratic aspirations of the students and the people.”
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