“Minorities in Bangladesh are our citizens and it is our responsibility to ensure their security. India need not worry about them,” said Nahid Islam, adviser to the caretaker government on information and security. broadcasting, to BBC Hindi in an interview yesterday (November 14). ).

“India should focus on the violence that took place last July and August. Discussions should focus on what kind of support India can offer Bangladesh to deal with these challenges,” he said. he added.

Nahid mentioned that Indian media has spread false information about the caretaker government of Bangladesh and said that India should address this problem.

“We want discussions based on facts and aimed at improving relations,” he added. “We would like to know how India views the violence committed in July and August by the Awami League. Some countries have shown support for the people of Bangladesh, but India has remained silent. Moreover, India has provided refuge to a person directly linked to these incidents,” Nahid said.

Asked if the information advisor thought India was overlooking the recent violence in Bangladesh, he said: “If India truly sympathizes with those who have lost their loved ones, the people of Bangladesh will see it clearly. positive way.

“I would like India’s support to ensure that legal action is taken against those responsible for these acts of violence,” Nahid added. Asked about some minority groups reporting mistreatment over the past three months, the information adviser said: “We are fully aware of what happened and the ordeal people have endured. It is important to remember that things could have been much worse without quick action.

“For example, during Durga Puja, warnings were issued about potential violence. We deployed sufficient law enforcement and the celebrations took place peacefully. Our government engaged with minority communities and assured them of their safety,” he added.

Responding to another question, he said: “I would say no previous government has worked as closely with minority communities as we have over the last three months. Previous governments have used these issues for political purposes, eroding the trust of minority communities.

“We are trying to restore this trust. However, some issues require time to be resolved,” he added.

Asked about concerns of extremist groups gaining strength and posing security risks to Bangladesh and India with AL’s departure, Nahid said: “The people of Bangladesh do not support extremist groups or violence . Bangladeshis want a democratic government. What you say reflects a narrative promoted by the Awami League, suggesting that without it, extremist groups would thrive.

“The Awami League ruled for many years and India supported this view. But the question is: why should Bangladesh’s domestic politics impact its relations with India? he asked.

“If India truly built its relations with the people of Bangladesh and not just with the Awami League, it would not be a problem. For example, we do not question who is in power in India, whether it is the BJP or The same principle should apply here: relations should not depend on whether the Awami League is in power or not,” he added.