Noble laureate and chief advisor to the Bangladesh’s interim Government Mohammed Yunus has assured the Indian prime minister Narendra Modi regarding the safety, protection and security of the Indian community in Bangladesh. He had contacted prime minister Narendra Modi on phone and assured of the protection of Indian communities in Bangladesh including exchanging views on the prevailing situation in the strife torn Bangladesh where more than 430 people had died in the anti reservation and anti government protests including several incidents of Arson also resulting in the deaths of several Awami League leaders , colossal loss to government properties , damage to ruins the head quarter of Awami League and Sheikh Hasina resigning in a huff and flying to national capital of India Delhi. In a message on his social media handle X prime minister Narendra Modi wrote : Received a telephone call from Professor Muhammad Yunus, @ChiefAdviserGoB. 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 said PM Modi on X.
It may be recalled that while addressing countrymen from the ramparts of Red fort on 15 th August on the ocassion of the 75 th Independence anniversary prime minister Narendra Modi had said that is highly optimistic that the situation in violent Bangladesh would gradually return to normalcy and the countrymen are worried about the safety of the Indian community living in various parts of Bangladesh and the neighbouring countries. About 1.5 million people have watched his message in X.
Kindly recall that Dr. Muhammad Yunus, known globally for his pioneering work in microfinance through the Grameen Bank, has been thrust into the political spotlight not by choice but by necessity. His appointment was a direct response to demands from student protesters, who sought a leader untainted by the corruption and authoritarianism associated with the previous regime. Yunus, with his international acclaim and reputation for integrity, was seen as an ideal figure to restore trust and stability.
