Bangladesh Adviser Addresses Minority Violence Claims

Md. Touhid Hossain, Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Adviser, defended the interim government's actions regarding the reported violence against minorities, particularly Hindus, asserting that all citizens, including Hindus, are being cared for. He acknowledged that some violence has occurred but argued that portraying it solely as violence against Hindus is misleading and suggested that the Indian media is exaggerating the situation. Hossain emphasized the government’s commitment to citizen protection, claiming that the interim administration led by Mohammad Yunus is taking necessary steps amidst a politically turbulent environment following the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. During his visit to New York for the UN General Assembly, Hossain met with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to discuss bilateral relations. Protests against Yunus occurred outside his hotel, with demonstrators accusing him of failing to protect minorities and calling for his resignation. The situation remains tense as the interim government navigates both domestic and international criticisms.