MEA expressed concern over the situation in Bangladesh regarding Sheikh Hasina's stay in India
After the ouster of Sheikh Hasina's government in Bangladesh, Nobel laureate and renowned economist Mohammad Yunus will take charge of the interim government on Thursday. He will be sworn in as the head of the interim government on Thursday evening. Meanwhile, on the situation in Bangladesh, Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the situation there is changing. There are reports that the interim government will be sworn in this evening. With these things over, I would like to emphasize that to the Government and people of India, the welfare of the people of Bangladesh is foremost in our minds. He said it is the responsibility of every government to maintain law and order and protect the people. India is worried about this. We are in talks with the Indian High Commission and the government there regarding the security of Indians. We hope the situation will improve there soon. Regarding Sheikh Hasina's stay in India, the External Affairs Ministry spokesperson said that she will have to decide whether Sheikh Hasina should stay in India or go somewhere else. We don't know about their plans yet. #WATCH | Delhi: Regarding the situation in Bangladesh, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “… the situation is evolving. It is reported that the inauguration of the interim government will take place this evening. With those things happening, I want to emphasize one thing, pic.twitter.com/64mvS3NQRm — ANI (@ANI) August 8, 2024 Foreign Ministry approves TV9 news Sheikh Hasina India said. Sheikh Hasina will decide whether to stay in India or go somewhere else. TV9 had provided information about India's plan regarding Sheikh Hasina three days ago on Tuesday. On the question of whether foreign agencies were involved in the Bangladesh coup, the Ministry of External Affairs said that it is actively investigating all aspects. Regarding attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “The Foreign Minister has addressed this issue through his voluntary statement. We are also monitoring the status of minorities. There are also reports of various initiatives being taken by groups and organizations to ensure the safety and well-being of minorities. This is what #WATCH said about attacks on minorities Delhi: On the attack on minorities in Bangladesh, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “…this issue was proposed by the EAM on its own initiative. We are also monitoring the status of minorities. Various pic.twitter.com/RQdJyLaMVJ — ANI (@ANI) August 8, 2024 I would like to reiterate what the Foreign Minister said in Parliament, 'We welcome these steps, but naturally we will. Remain deeply concerned until law and order is clearly restored'… We also want to make it clear that every government has a responsibility to ensure the well-being of all its citizens. We hope to restore law and order in Bangladesh soon. It is in the interest of the country and the entire region…” A call came today from UK Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy discussing the situation in Bangladesh and West Asia. — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) August 8, 2024 On the situation in Bangladesh, the High Commission “Besides, there are 4 more Assistant High Commissions. We are in constant contact with them for their safety and the safety of our citizens there. We hope that law and order will improve soon so that our High Commission can resume functioning…” Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said. Asked about the discussion between Foreign Secretary David Lammy, he said, “The Foreign Minister spoke to Foreign Secretary David Lammy a few hours ago. The two leaders discussed the developments in Bangladesh and West Asia.