India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited Bangladesh on Monday. The Foreign Secretary held extensive talks with Mohammad Jashimuddin here. In which he raised the issue of attacks on Hindus and minorities. After this he also interacted with the media. He also expressed concern over the attacks on religious places in Bangladesh.

After meeting Bangladesh Foreign Advisor Mohammad Touhid Hussain, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that we also discussed recent developments and I also conveyed the concerns related to the safety and welfare of minorities. We also discussed the worrying incidents of attacks on cultural and religious places.

willing to work together

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that I emphasized that India wants a positive, constructive and mutually beneficial relationship with Bangladesh. I have underlined India's willingness to work closely with the interim government of Bangladesh authority today.

Many issues were discussed

Let us tell you that Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reached Dhaka on Monday to hold discussions with key officials of the interim government of Bangladesh. Here he discussed issues including trade, visa policy, border tension, water sharing and mutual interest with Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Jashimuddin.

Arrest of Krishna Das

The visit was the first high-level dialogue between the two countries since the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus came to power in Bangladesh. The discussions covered a number of issues including recent incidents of violence against minorities and the arrest of spiritual leader Chinmoy Krishna Das.

Hearing will be held on January 2

Spiritual leader Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was arrested on November 25 on charges of sedition, is still in custody. India's Foreign Ministry has urged the Bangladesh government to ensure that his legal rights are protected and his trial is conducted in a transparent manner. The next hearing in his case is scheduled for January 2, 2025.

FOC meetings continue

Earlier on December 4, Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to Bangladesh's chief adviser, confirmed that the meetings will focus on mutual interest. In September, Bangladesh's foreign adviser Mohammad Touhid Hussain met Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The two sides agreed to continue holding FOC meetings to further bilateral cooperation.

Attack on temples in Bangladesh

Increasing violence against minority groups remains a serious concern. On December 6, the Hindu temple Mahabhagya Laxminarayan Mandir located in Dhor village near Dhaka was allegedly set on fire. The temple's supervisor Babul Ghosh filed a complaint against unidentified attackers, alleging that petrol was poured on the idols before the attackers fled.