Bangladesh Interim Government Flags Sheikh Hasina’s Statement. Bangladesh’s interim government is keen to strengthen bilateral relations with India but has drawn flak to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina urging people to observe August 15 as the anniversary of the assignation of her father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as a national mourning day.
In an X (formerly Twitter) post, she asked people to place wreaths at the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum. Hasina’s post came a day after the Bangladesh interim government canceled the country’s August 15 national holiday.
Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain said the former prime minister’s statement is not conducive to India and Bangladesh relations. He highlighted that Hasina’s statements emanating from India are not conducive to fostering better bilateral relations.
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PM Narendra Modi Comments About Bangladesh
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first public comments about the uprising in Bangladesh, said New Delhi will always be supportive of the growth and development of its eastern neighbours. He assured the interim government that India will always be a well-wisher of Bangladesh’s progress.
About the attack on Hindus in Bangladesh, PM Modi called for the safety of Hindus and minorities. He said New Delhi always wants its neighboring countries to be on the path of peace and prosperity.
Hossain said the interim government is committed to ensuring peaceful co-existence of different communities in Bangladesh. In regards to the attack on Hindus by miscreants, he highlighted Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus’ Tuesday visit to the Dhakeshwari Temple.
The Bangladeshi diplomat said they have pledged to ensure the safety and security of all religious and ethnic groups. Hossain added that they will not tolerate any violence and intimidation against any group. He also blamed the media for the highly exaggerated campaign against Bangladesh and the protests.
