Modi and interim government in Bangladesh: PM Modi congratulated Mohammad Yunus’ interim government in Bangladesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, who took over as the interim government in Bangladesh.

In a tweet, Prime Minister Modi assured India of its commitment to work with Bangladesh, highlighting the need to ensure the safety of Hindus and other minorities in the country.

“I wish Professor Muhammad Yunus all the best in accepting his new responsibilities. We hope that it will soon return to normalcy, ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities. , the security and development of our two peoples,” said the Prime Minister.

Minorities, especially Hindus, have faced attacks in the Islamic State since the violent uprising that led to the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government.

Yesterday, 84-year-old Muhammad Yunus, who was receiving treatment in Paris, returned to Bangladesh. Later that evening, he was sworn in as the head of the country’s caretaker government.

Renowned economist Muhammad Yunus was recommended for the post by student activists who forced her to flee the country and oppose her Awami League government in protest against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

Yunus will be the chief adviser to the interim government tasked with holding new elections in Bangladesh.