New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday expresed his concern over the current situation in Bangladesh and said the government has taken serious note of incidents of violence against Hindus and other minorities.
Mr Jaishankar told Parliamnent that the government shared its concerns with the interim government in Bangladesh.
He further termed that protecting the life and liberty of citizens, including the minorities is the responsibility of the Bangladesh government.
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Responding to BJP MP Arun Kumar Sagar's question on violence against the Hindu community in Bangladesh, Jaishankar in a written reply to Lok Sabha, said, "Government have seen several reports of incidents of violence against Hindus and other minorities, their homes and business establishments and of attacks on temples/ religious places, including in the month of August 2024, across Bangladesh."
"Government have taken a serious note of these incidents and shared its concerns with the Government of Bangladesh. Reports of attacks on temples and puja mandaps also came to light during the recent Durga Puja festival in Bangladesh," he further added.
Jaishankar added that the Indian High Commission in Dhaka is closely monitoring the situation related to the minorities in Bangladesh.
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"The High Commission of India in Dhaka continues to monitor the situation related to the minorities in Bangladesh closely. The primary responsibility for the protection of life and liberty of all citizens of Bangladesh, including minorities, rests with the Government of Bangladesh," he added. (With Agency Inputs)
