India Bangladesh Relations – ‘Relations with India are strong, tension is increasing due to Hasina’s statements’, Muhammad Yunus told Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri – Muhammad Yunus told to Vikram Misri India Bangladesh Relations are strong tension is increasing due to Sheikh Hasina statements ntc

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reached Bangladesh on Monday on a one-day visit. Here he met the head of the interim government of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, and raised the issue of atrocities on Hindus. After this meeting, he addressed the media at Dhaka State Guest House Jamuna. Foreign Secretary Misri said that New Delhi wants to enhance engagement with the interim government of Bangladesh and make joint and concerted efforts to boost relations between the two neighbours.

Vikram Misri said about increasing the rapprochement between Bangladesh and India that there is no doubt about it. He said that we consider it beneficial for both the countries. Discussing issues of mutual interest, Misri said, ‘We want to continue from where we left off.’ During the 40-minute meeting between Muhammad Yunus and Vikram Misri, issues of minorities, misinformation, ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s stay in India, regional cooperation and the July-August mass uprising were discussed.

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The relations between Bangladesh and India are very solid and close.

India’s Foreign Secretary said, ‘We have to work with the present government. This is an important relationship between the two countries. Professor Yunus described the relations between Bangladesh and India as ‘very solid’ and ‘close’. He asked India to help remove the ‘clouds’ that have cast a shadow over relations between the two neighbors in recent times. He raised the issue of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India on August 5, 2024. Muhammad Yunus termed Sheikh Hasina’s 15-year rule as a ‘cruel and corrupt dictatorship’.

Hasina makes statements against India, tension increases here

Muhammad Yunus said, ‘Our people are worried because she (Sheikh Hasina) is giving many statements from there (India). This creates tension between the two countries. Vikram Misri said that during the mass uprising of July-August, he monitored the events happening in Bangladesh almost every hour. Yunus, the chief advisor to the interim government of Bangladesh, detailed how students, workers and people from other sections came together and organized a mass revolt in July-August to end Hasina’s corrupt rule.

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Our job is to keep the dreams of our people alive: Yunus

He mentioned the reformative initiatives taken by the interim government under his leadership and said that our job is to keep the dreams of our people alive. This is a new Bangladesh. Misri said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first foreign leaders to welcome Professor Yunus after he took charge. He told Muhammad Yunus, ‘We wish you every success. The media narrative and the stand of the Indian government regarding India-Bangladesh relations are different.

India’s relations in Bangladesh are not just with one party: Misri

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that it is a misconception that India has relations only with a particular party in Bangladesh. He said, ‘India’s relations in Bangladesh are not with any particular party, but with everyone.’ Professor Yunus called for closer bilateral cooperation in flood and water management and urged India to join his initiative to revive SAARC. Chief Advisor Yunus said, ‘We want to create a prosperous new future for all.’

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We are committed to the safety of every citizen: Yunus

Vikram Misri said that there are some obstacles, but India is associated with SAARC. Chief Advisor on Minority Issues Muhammad Yunus said that the interim government is committed to the security of every citizen and protecting their rights regardless of their religion, colour, ethnicity and gender. He said, ‘We are a family. We have to work together. Misri said India has doubled the number of visas for Bangladeshis last month and this number will increase further in the coming days. He said, ‘We can take our relations forward.’