Bangladesh’s newly put in interim authorities on Monday mentioned that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s keep in New Delhi wouldn’t have an effect on the bilateral relations with India.
“The bilateral relationship between the 2 international locations is just not influenced by the presence of 1 particular person in a rustic. Bilateral relations are a major matter, involving mutual pursuits from either side—India has its pursuits, and Bangladesh has its pursuits,” Overseas Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain mentioned throughout a press briefing, based on the Dhaka Tribune.
The briefing was the primary diplomatic engagement of the Mohammad Yunus-led interim authorities in Bangladesh days after Sheikh Hasina’s resignation on August 5.
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Muhammad Yunus was sworn in as the pinnacle of an interim authorities on Thursday, days after student-led protests ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina. The 84-year-old Nobel laureate was sworn in because the chief advisor – a place equal to prime minister.
Throughout the briefing, which was attended by representatives from all diplomatic missions in Dhaka, together with UN companies, Hossain exuded confidence that the worldwide group would proceed to help the interim authorities and the folks of Bangladesh.
“Bangladesh is on the point of a brand new starting. We’re happy with our college students for being the vanguard of the brand new Bangladesh they envision,” he reportedly mentioned.
He additional mentioned that the mixed forces of scholars and folks triumphed over authoritarianism and repression, “striving to finish discrimination and inequity.”
‘No Plan On Banning Awami League’
Earlier immediately, Bangladesh Dwelling Minister Sakhawat Hossain mentioned the interim authorities had no intention of banning Hasina’s Awami League celebration.
“The celebration has made many contributions to Bangladesh — we do not deny this,” Sakhawat Hossain mentioned whereas answering to questions on a potential ban on Hasina’s political outfit.
“When the election comes, (they need to) contest the elections,” Sakhawat Hossain was quoted by AFP.