New Delhi, Aug 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday conveyed his best wishes to Nobel Laureate Prof Mohd Yunus on taking over as head of the interim government in Bangladesh, and said that India hopes for an early return to normalcy, and ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and other minority communities there.
In a post on X, PM Modi said India remains committed to working with Bangladesh to fulfil the shared aspirations of both their peoples for peace, security and development.
“My best wishes to Professor Muhammad Yunus on the assumption of his new responsibilities.
“We hope for an early return to normalcy, ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities.
“India remains committed to working with Bangladesh to fulfill the shared aspirations of both our peoples for peace, security and development.”
Earlier, in the evening Muhammad Yunus was sworn in as the chief of the interim government of Bangladesh at a ceremony in Dhaka.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath to him at the Durbar Hall of Bangabhaban.
Prof Yunus took charge of the interim government after Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled the country on August 5 following widespread protests against her regime.
Yunus, 84, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his pioneering work in microcredit, was appointed as the head of the interim government after President Shahabuddin dissolved parliament on Tuesday.
The Bangladesh President also administered the oath of office to the 13 advisers at the function held at his official residence.
