Muhammad Yunus Assured Protection Of Hindus And All Minorities In Bangladesh: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on X today that Bangladesh has assured to ensure the security and safety of Hindus and all minorities residing in the country.

PM Modi said the Bangladesh interim government's chief adviser Muhammad Yunus dialled him and gave him the assurance.

During his Independence Day address yesterday (15 August), PM Modi expressed hope that the situation in violence-stricken Bangladesh would soon stabilise, noting that the safety of Hindus and minorities there is a matter of concern for 140 crore Indians.

"Received a telephone call from Professor Muhammad Yunus. Exchanged views on the prevailing situation. Reiterated India's support for a democratic, stable, peaceful and progressive Bangladesh. He assured protection, safety and security of Hindus and all minorities in Bangladesh," PM Modi said in a post on X on Friday (16 August).

On Tuesday, Yunus reached out to the Hindu community in Bangladesh by visiting the Dhakeshwari temple in Dhaka. He vowed to hold accountable those responsible for the attacks on minorities that occurred following the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Many reports had come from across Bangladesh with visuals claiming attacks on Hindus and other minorities.

Some reports showed temples being destroyed and men and women attacked by mobs. The Indian Cultural Centre was destroyed, and a number of institutions were vandalised, including the ISKCON temple, by the rioters.

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