Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed best wishes to Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus on the assumption of his new responsibilities as chief adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government of Bangladesh.
"We hope for an early return to normalcy, ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities," he said in a message shared through his verified X handle on Thursday.
The Indian premier said that India remains committed to working with Bangladesh to fulfill the shared aspirations of both their peoples for peace, security and development.
It comes soon after Nobel laureate and globally acclaimed economist Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus was sworn-in as the chief adviser of the interim government on Thursday night bringing hope for a new journey towards Bangladesh’s democratic future.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath of office to the interim government. It came four days after a student-led mass upsurge forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee the country.
The transition in Bangladesh comes on the heels of intense political turmoil that led to the resignation and flight of prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Her government was toppled following widespread protests, primarily driven by student movements contesting a controversial quota.
