Mohammad Yunus, the head of the interim government of Bangladesh, today spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mohammad Yunus is the Chief Advisor to the Interim Government of Bangladesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Mohammad Yunus on the current situation in Bangladesh. Prime Minister Modi has raised the issue of security of minorities and especially Hindus.
PM Narendra Modi has posted on the social media platform about the conversation between Mohammad Yunus and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The PM has written that the current situation of Bangladesh was discussed between the two. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi reiterated India's support for a democratic, stable, peaceful and progressive Bangladesh. While Mohammad Yunus has assured the security of Hindus and all minorities in Bangladesh.
How is the situation in Bangladesh?
Sheikh Hasina had to resign from the post of Prime Minister due to the ongoing anti-reservation movement in Bangladesh since June. After his resignation on 5 August, the army took over and formed an interim government. Professor Mohammad Yunus has been made the Chief Adviser to the Interim Government.
Received a telephone call from Professor Muhammad Yunus, @ChiefAdviserGoB. Exchanged views on the prevailing situation. Reiterated India's support for a democratic, stable, peaceful and progressive Bangladesh. He assured protection, safety and security of Hindus and all…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2024
On the other hand, with the departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government, cases of violence against minorities, especially Hindus, have increased in Bangladesh. Attackers are targeting Hindu homes, commercial buildings and religious places. Over 200 cases of attacks on Hindus have been reported in the last 10 days.
The Indian government has already expressed concern about the security of Hindus and minorities in Bangladesh, while today Prime Minister Modi once again raised the issue in a conversation with the head of the interim government.
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