New Delhi. Chief Advisor of the Interim Government of Bangladesh Mohammad Yunus called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 16. During the conversation, Mohammad Yunus assured PM Modi of the safety of Hindus and all minorities in Bangladesh.
PM Modi said in a post on his Instagram, “Received a call from Professor Mohammad Yunus. Exchanged views on the current situation. Reiterated India’s support for a democratic, stable, peaceful and progressive Bangladesh.”
According to an official statement, PM Modi reaffirmed India’s support for a democratic, stable, peaceful and progressive Bangladesh during the call. He emphasised India’s commitment to support the people of Bangladesh through various development initiatives.
The statement said, “The Prime Minister also underlined the importance of ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities in Bangladesh.” Yunus said the interim government will ensure the safety and protection of Hindus and all minority groups in Bangladesh.
The statement said that the two leaders also discussed ways to advance bilateral relations in accordance with respective national priorities.
This comes a day after Modi expressed concern over the condition of minorities in the neighbouring country in his Independence Day address.
Modi’s remarks came amid growing tensions in Bangladesh over widespread incidents of attacks on the minority Hindu community. On August 5, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned after several weeks of violence. Hasina resigned and fled to India.
Modi said from the Red Fort, “As a neighbouring country, I can understand the concern about what has happened in Bangladesh. I hope the situation there will return to normal soon. In particular, the concern of 140 crore countrymen is to ensure the safety of Hindus and minorities there. India always wants the neighbouring country to move forward on the path of peace and prosperity,”
Let us tell you that a few days ago Yunus visited the Dhakeshwari temple in Dhaka and contacted the Hindu community of Bangladesh. He assured that his government will take action against those who attack members of religious minorities.
Hasina (76), who ruled Bangladesh for 15 years, resigned as prime minister following massive protests that began initially as a movement against a job-quota scheme but grew into a major movement within weeks demanding her ouster from power.
After Sheikh Hasina’s departure, Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus was sworn in as the head of the interim government. He was administered the oath of office by President Mohammad Shahabuddin.