Muhammad Yunus assures India's Modi of protection of hindus in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has assured to protect and ensure security and safety of Hindus and all minorities living in the country, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post on X on Friday, NDTV reports. 

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

In his Independence Day speech on Thursday, Modi had said he hoped the situation in violence-hit Bangladesh would return to normal soon as 140 crore Indians were concerned over the safety of Hindus and minorities in the neighbouring country.

"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," Modi said in the post.

On Tuesday, Yunus had reached out to Hindus in Bangladesh when he visited Dhakeshwari temple in the capital Dhaka. He promised to punish those who attacked minorities during the recent violence after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted.