India has condemned the abduction and killing of Hindu leader Bhabesh Chandra Roy in Bangladesh, calling it part of a pattern of persecution against minorities. The MEA urged Bangladesh's interim government to ensure protection for all communities.
In a post on X, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh highlighted a troubling pattern of violence, including temple desecrations and targeted attacks, urging the Indian government to take immediate diplomatic steps and ensure justice for the victims.
Bhavesh Chandra Roy, a Hindu community leader in Dinajpur, was allegedly abducted and beaten to death earlier this week. Police have completed his postmortem and are working to identify the suspects, as the family prepares for his funeral.
Kumar suggested that the Centre should consider imposing President's Rule in West Bengal due to the current situation and questioned why Mamata had not requested an NIA investigation if she believed there was a connection with Bangladesh.
Business between India and Bangladesh should run with its own merit and strength, M. Humayun Kabir, President of Bangladesh Enterprise Institute (BEI), a leading think tank, said on Friday during the celebrations of Foreign Service Day in Dhaka.
Jaiswal said that the rhetoric was a disingenuous attempt at drawing parallels between Bangladesh and India, where in the former, perpetrators of such criminal acts roam free.
The relationship between India and Bangladesh is showing signs of stabilization, said Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev adding that it's in Dhaka's interest to enhance its relationship with New Delhi and increase economic exchange.
Ambassador Md led the Bangladesh side. Jashim Uddin, Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh and the Pakistan side was led by Ambassador Amna Baloch, Foreign Secretary of Pakistan.
The Ministry of External Affairs has reaffirmed India's commitment to fostering a "positive and constructive relationship" with Bangladesh, emphasizing the importance of a democratic and inclusive government in the neighboring country.
Amid a turbulent political transition in Bangladesh, journalists are increasingly finding themselves in the crosshairs of public outrage and mob intimidation.