India has urged the interim government in Bangladesh to take action against extremist elements and ensure safety of the Hindus.
"We, yet again, urge the government of Bangladesh to take strong measures to ensure the safety of Hindus and to take action against extremist elements," Spokesperson at the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal told reporters at a regular briefing in New Delhi on Thursday.
He said they have observed that there have been recent attacks on the Hindu community in Chattogram.
"Their properties have been looted. Their business establishments have been looted. And these happened following incendiary post on social media targeting Hindu religious organization," said the MEA Spokesperson while responding to a question.
It is understood that there are "extremist elements" who are behind such posts and such illegal criminal activities, he said.
"This is bound to create further tensions in the community," he said.
Responding to a question, the Spokesperson said India considers Sheikh Hasina as former Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
"Regarding the question you asked, I would say that I have already expressed my statement on this matter here before, and you can consider that statement as our position.
We have said from this place that she is former Prime Minister, so that is where it stands," he said. —UNB
