Bangladesh has pledged to take decisive action against those responsible for violence targeting minorities, including Hindus, according to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who addressed a parliamentary panel on Wednesday.
During his recent visit to Dhaka, Misri raised India’s concerns with the interim government. He also clarified to the parliamentary standing committee on external affairs that Bangladesh's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, did not discuss reviewing any bilateral agreements with India, countering claims made in some media reports.
"Having returned just yesterday from Bangladesh, the Foreign Secretary provided us with a detailed briefing, covering all significant topics raised by the MPs,” said committee chairperson and senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor to reporters.
Approximately 21-22 MPs attended the meeting, where Misri offered thorough responses to their queries, Tharoor added.
As reported by PTI, several MPs questioned Misri about the status of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is believed to be staying in India. However, details of Misri’s response to these questions remain undisclosed.
Misri's visit came amidst reports of widespread violence and attacks on minority communities, including Hindus, in Bangladesh, following the collapse of Sheikh Hasina’s government amid significant anti-government protests.
During his trip, Misri engaged in talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart Mohammad Jashim Uddin before meeting interim leader Muhammad Yunus.
“I emphasized India’s commitment to fostering a positive, constructive, and mutually beneficial relationship with Bangladesh. I also reiterated our readiness to collaborate closely with Bangladesh’s interim government,” Misri stated following the discussions.
This marked the first high-level visit to Dhaka by an Indian official since Sheikh Hasina’s government fell on August 5.
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