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administered the oath to Yunus for
his role as chief advisor, which is the
equivalent to a Prime Minister.
The ceremony was attended by
foreign diplomats, civil society mem-
bers, top businessmen, and former
opposition party members at the
presidential palace in Dhaka. Nota-
bly, no representatives from Sheikh
Hasina’s party, the Awami League,
were present.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
on Thursday wished Professor Mu-
hammad Yunus on assuming his new
responsibilities as the head of Ban-
gladesh’s interim government and
emphasized bringing about an early
return to normalcy and ensuring the
protection of the Hindu minority.

“My best wishes to Professor
Muhammad Yunus on the as-

sumption of his new responsi-
bilities. We hope for an early re- The protests, led majorly by students demanding an end to a quota system for government jobs,
took the shape of anti-government protests (Agency photo)
turn to normalcy, ensuring the

safety and protection of Hindus ment protests. chaos, stressing that it is the “first re- his arrival on Thursday.
Amid the ongoing unrest in
Muhammad Yunus is a Ban-
and all other minority commu- gladeshi social entrepreneur and sponsibility” to ensure that no attack Bangladesh, reports have emerged
is carried out against anyone in the
nities. India remains commit- founder of Grameen Bank, who was country, Daily Star reported. of false narratives being created
ted to working with Bangladesh awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in He further stressed that Bangla- through social media to fuel anti-In-
2006 for his efforts to create econom- desh has tremendous potential but dia sentiments among the people.
to fulfill the shared aspirations ic and social development through the first priority is to save the country Various X accounts have been found
of both our peoples for peace, microcredit. from chaos so that the country can spreading disinformation about In-
The key tasks for Yunus will now proceed on the “path shown by stu- dia in Bangladesh, aimed at instigat-
security and development,” PM be to restore peace in Bangladesh dents.” ing Bangladeshis against Indians.
Modi said in a post on X. and prepare for the new elections. “If you have faith in me and trust Suvrokamal Dutta, an Interna-
Upon arriving in Bangladesh me, then ensure that there will be no tional Conservative Political Expert
earlier in the day, the Nobel laureate attack anywhere in the country. This based in India, described this as ma-
The political situation in Ban-
gladesh remains volatile and has made a heartfelt appeal to his sup- is our first responsibility,” Yunus told licious propaganda orchestrated by
a crowded press briefing at Hazrat
Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence
porters and urged the people of Ban-
evolved into broader anti-govern-
gladesh to maintain calm and end Shahjalal International Airport upon Continued on next page... >>
Indian-American Congressmen call for protection of Hindus

ndian-American Congressman statement on recent incidents of vio- charge. As Bangladesh transitions to Congressman Ro Khanna has
Shri Thanedar on Thursday lence in Bangladesh. its interim government, I implore ev- urged Nobel Laureate Muham-
Icalled for an end to the vio- Thanedar also expressed con- ery Bangladeshi, from the leadership mad Yunus to uphold the rule
lence in Bangladesh, describing cern over attacks targeting the mi- to the people, to put an end to the of law and stop the targeting of
the current turmoil as a severe nority Hindu community in Ban- violence plaguing their country,” he temples or people of any political
threat to the country’s democracy. gladesh. “I am especially concerned said. party from violence. Ro Khanna’s
He expressed deep concern over about reports of attacks targeting the He also pledged to monitor the remarks come at a time when Ban-
the recent unrest and attacks on country’s Hindu minority. Accounts situation closely in coordination with gladesh is facing a fluid political
minority communities. of temples destroyed, homes leveled, the US State Department and ex- situation.
“The ongoing turmoil en- and individuals targeted are as dis- pressed hope for a return to peace Taking to X, Ro Khanna stat-
gulfing Bangladesh is horrific and turbing as they are reprehensible,” and stability in Bangladesh. ed, “Bangladeshi students had just
a threat to its democracy. Last he added. “I pledge to keep a close eye on human rights concerns against PM
month, students led protests for Thanedar called on all Bangla- developments in Bangladesh in coor- Hasina. It’s good she is gone. But
civil reforms, which was followed deshis to put an end to the violence. dination with the U.S. State Depart- the violence now targeting Hindus
by deaths of hundreds and the per- “On August 6th, Prime Minister ment and wish for a return to peace is wrong. PM Yunus must uphold
secution of minority populations, Sheikh Hasina resigned from office and stability for every Bangladeshi, the rule of law & prevent the target-
including Hindus, Buddhists, and and fled to India, leaving Bangla- no matter their beliefs,” the state- ing of temples or people of any po-
Christians,” Thanedar said in a desh in disarray and the military in ment added. litical party or faith from violence.”

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