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'Attacks on minorities in Bangladesh not India's concern': Dhaka on Jaishankar's criticism

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27.02.2025

Dhaka: Bangladesh reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining strong ties with India, emphasizing mutual respect and shared interests. The country’s Foreign Affairs Adviser, Md Touhid Hossain, said that incidents of violence against minorities in Bangladesh should not be a concern for India.

His remarks were in response to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who recently expressed concerns over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.

Hossain dismissed concerns about the safety of minorities in Bangladesh, calling it an internal issue. “Bangladesh’s minorities are Bangladesh’s issue, just as how India treats its minorities is India’s concern,” he said.

He said that the Bangladeshi government is responsible for ensuring the rights and protection of all its citizens, including minorities.

Jaishankar said that........

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