Indian-American lawmakers Shri Thanedar and Raja Krishnamoorthi said "coordinated attacks" against the Hindu minority in Bangladesh are detrimental to the interests of the US and its allies. There have been 205 cases of violence against Bangladesh minorities since Sheikh Hasina's ouster.
Himanta Biswa Sarma added that the census report said that in Assam, the Hindu population declined by around 9.23 per cent from 1951 to 2011, and in Bangladesh, it declined by 13.5 per cent.
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Hindus comprise about 8 per cent of Bangladesh's population of 170 million. They have traditionally been the supporters of Hasina's Awami League party, which sparked people's anger after violent clashes between anti-quota protesters and security forces last month.
The new protests were sparked by a full-court meeting called by the Chief Justice without consulting the newly formed interim government led by Muhammad Yunus. One of the advisers of the caretaker setup also called for Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan's resignation.
Several reports citing Army officials had claimed that Hasina had resigned from her post before fleeing as protests escalated to the doorstep of her residence. She is currently residing in India and her future travel plans to the UK have apparently hit a roadblock.
Sajeeb Wazed expressed deep gratitude to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the swift action that ensured his mother's safety. Wazed criticised the legitimacy of Bangladesh's new interim government, calling it unconstitutional, and emphasised the urgent need for elections to restore democracy.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Central committee will maintain communication channels with their counterpart authorities in Bangladesh to ensure the safety and security of Indian nationals, Hindus, and other minority communities living there.
At least 800 Hindus have been forced to flee their homes in Bangladesh and attempt to enter India as attackers targeted their homes and properties. Muhammad Yunus, the head of the interim government, called the attacks on minorities as part of a conspiracy and vowed action.
India had a troubled relationship with the BNP on several issues, particularly terrorism, when Zia was in power. However, the party refused accusations of being anti-India and anti-Hindu and said it believed in Bangladesh's mutual cooperation with its neighbour.
India on Thursday expressed hope for the early restoration of law and order in Bangladesh and said the country's interests are foremost for the Indian government. The Ministry of External Affairs earlier said the Indian High Commission was likely to participate in the swearing-in ceremony.
It was not clear whether Hasina would contest the next elections decided by the new caretaker government under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. Hasina's son had earlier said she won't make a political comeback in Bangladesh and blamed Pakistan's ISI for the recent protests.
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Sheikh Hasina left the country on August 5 and moved to India temporarily after massive violent protests in Bangladesh.
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus took oath as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government today after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India.
Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus was appointed as the head of the interim government, a day after Sheikh Hasina left the country on August 5. No representatives of Sheikh Hasina’s party were present during Yunus' oath ceremony.
The recent protests culminating in Sheikh Hasina's ouster and the possible return of Khaleda Zia-led Bangadesh Nationalist Party (BNP) have stoked concerns about rise of terrorism in India's neighbourhood. Bangladesh is currently awaiting the formation of an interim government.
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Bangladesh is preparing for an interim government under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus following PM Sheikh Hasina's resignation amidst violent protests. Yunus is expected to take oath as chief adviser on Thursday as Bangladesh attempts to return to normalcy.
Yunus, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006, expressed revival of the SAARC regional bloc, which remains suspended since its last biennial summit in Kathmandu in 2014. His recent remarks on India and the SAARC indicate a potential shift in Bangladesh's foreign policy.
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