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Bangladesh Latest News: Bangladesh has recently abolished the requirement of security clearance (No Objection Certificate) for Pakistanis to obtain visas. This decision has come at a time when serious questions are being raised about the atrocities on religious minorities in Bangladesh and the status of their rights. There is confusion and resentment among the people about this change, especially considering the historical background when Pakistan committed genocide in Bangladesh in 1971. This move of Bangladesh is raising many questions at the international level. While on the one hand, it seems to be an attempt to improve relations with Pakistan, on the other hand,d it maturation the security of minorities in Bangladesh and relations with India.
India expressed concern over the safety of minorities
The Indian government has expressed deep concern over the alleged attacks on Hindus and other religious minorities in Bangladesh. The situation has become more tense after the recent arrest of Hindu saint Chinmay Krishna Das. Despite this, the interim government of Bangladesh has termed these allegations of India as "propaganda".
Muhammad Yunus' statement and controversy
Chief Advisor to the Interim Government of Bangladesh Mohammad Yunus has rejected India's concern about the safety of Hindus. He claimed in an interview that this issue is not based on facts and is being presented as "propaganda". Along with this, he targeted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and called her tenure against democratic values, and termed it a "fascist regime".
Impact of internal politics in Bangladesh
There has been a long-standing discontent in Bangladesh over the rule of Sheikh Hasina. Yunus alleged that Hasina completed three terms without free elections and her government weakened democracy. The new government has taken the responsibility to improve it, but relations between India and Bangladesh have been affected due to this change.
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