Israeli Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon raised concerns on the reports of atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh amid intensifying protests and unrest in the country.
As the situation in Bangladesh worsened following Sheikh Hasina's resignation amid heavy protests, several former diplomats and experts have raised concerns about the scenario and asked the Indian government to remain vigilant.
Speaking with ANI, JD(U)leader KC Tyagi says, "The situation in Bangladesh is worrying for India. Although, the democracy of India is so strong, but the way protests intensified in Bangladesh, the power went into the hands of dangerous people there."
Amir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, a senior leader of the radical political party, Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, has called a nationwide shutter down strike amid the ongoing protests in Rawalpindi, The Express Tribune reported.
Bangladesh is facing a fluid political situation with Sheikh Hasina, on August 5, tendering her resignation from her post in the wake of mounting protests. The protests, led majorly by students demanding an end to a quota system for government jobs, took the shape of anti-government protests
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that there are an estimated 19,000 Indian nationals of which about 9000 are students while ensuring the country that the government is in close contact with the Indian community in Dhaka.
Amid political unrest in Bangladesh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that there are an estimated 19,000 Indian nationals of which about 9000 are students while ensuring the country that the government is in close contact with the Indian community in Dhaka.
Amid ongoing unrest in Bangladesh, Iran's Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi said that whatever has happened in the country has raised Tehran's concerns about the lives of the people, as it shares traditional relations with Bangladesh.
In a post on X, Mayawati said that it is considered appropriate and necessary for all parties to stand by the decision of the government in such situations.
Vishva Hindu Parishad urged the central government on Tuesday to take every possible step for the safety of minorities in Bangladesh amid the ongoing unrest.
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Fauzia Khan on Tuesday said that the political crisis in Bangladesh is a serious concern for our nation and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold an all-party meeting over the issue.
As the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres continues to follow developments in Bangladesh closely, he deplored the loss of lives in the country during the protests.