India-Bangladesh Relation: India has expressed deep concern over the fundamentalism in Bangladesh and the wrong behavior happening with minorities. On this, Bangladesh has reacted to the questions raised by India. Bangladesh Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Rafiqul Alam described it as unfair and misleading.
Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry expressed strict displeasure over India’s statement and said that it is equal to their sovereignty and intervention in internal affairs. Rafiqul Alam said in a press briefing, “Such comments from India are unfair and are equal to intervention in the internal affairs of another country. These comments are misleading and wrong reflection of reality.” He also said that Bangladesh is committed to maintaining friendly relations with India, but hoped that the Indian government will take steps to stop such comments from its officials.
What did India say?
On March 7, India expressed concern over the deteriorating law and order and safety of minorities in Bangladesh. Indian Foreign Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal had said that India supports a stable, peaceful, and inclusive Bangladesh, in which all issues should be resolved by holding elections in a democratic manner. India had also expressed its concern about the attacks on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and said that it is the responsibility of the Government of Bangladesh to ensure the safety of minorities. India had also questioned the release of terrorists in Bangladesh and expected concrete action from Bangladesh on these issues.
The status of minorities and the role of India in Bangladesh
Incidents of attacks on Hindus and other minorities have been reported from time to time in Bangladesh. India had hoped from the interim government of Bangladesh that it would take strict action against the culprits and ensure the safety of minorities. India also said that the recent security situation has affected the implementation of development projects.
Impact on India-Bangladesh relations
The relations between India and Bangladesh have been historical and culturally strong, but recent events have caused tension in these relations. Bangladesh has considered India’s criticism an attack on its sovereignty, while India says it is concerned about fundamentalism and safety of minorities in Bangladesh.
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