AMN/ BSS
Majority of police personnel are yet to join their duty after regime change in Bangladesh on 5th August. Resulting in deteriorating Law and order situation. Leaders and activists of the Awami League party, people of religious minorities and other vulnerable sections of society are facing brunt of the situation.
Home affairs adviser to the interim government of Bangladesh, M Sakhawat Hossain has asked police personnel to resume their duties and maintain public safety.
In the meantime, several thousands people today brought out a protest rally and formed a human chain in Moulvibazar district of Sylhet division. They are protesting against attacks on local minority communities, including vandalism, looting, and torching of their houses, temples, and businesses.
Meanwhile Interim government Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today said that the new interim government aims to foster friendly relations with all countries while protecting Bangladesh’s interests.
“Our policy is to maintain good relations with all countries while protecting our national interests. We seek friendship with all and enmity with none, aiming to establish balanced relations,” Hossain said during his first press briefing at the foreign ministry this afternoon.
He emphasized that transparency and honesty will be upheld in every step taken by the foreign ministry. “Our primary task is to safeguard our interests,” he added.
When asked about the interim government’s approach to international relations, Hossain reaffirmed the commitment to balanced diplomacy.
“It is meaningless to assume that this interim government is focused solely on any particular direction. We intend to maintain smooth and positive relations with all … including India and China,” he said.
Highlighting the significance of Bangladesh-India relations, Hossain noted that both countries share a strong and deep bond.
He stressed the importance of fostering public perception of India as a close ally of Bangladesh.
“It is important that people feel India is a good friend of Bangladesh … we want that, we want to advance the (Dhaka-Delhi) relation towards that’s direction … we would like to see India will cooperate us in this regard,” he said.
Hossain also underscored the need for addressing public expectations by delivering tangible outcomes from the bilateral ties with India.
He acknowledged the support from international partners, adding that “their concerns are our concerns.”
The adviser reiterated the interim government’s commitment to take steps against the perpetrators responsible for recent incidents as well as to conduct a fair and impartial election.