Indian High Commissioner Meets Bangladesh Interim Head Amidst Crisis, Restates Support

Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma met with Bangladesh's interim head, Professor Muhammad Yunus, reiterating India's support during a time of crisis. Bangladesh is grappling with lawlessness following ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation. India's Ministry of External Affairs clarified that heavy rains, not the Dumbur dam, caused the recent floods.

On Thursday, Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma paid an introductory visit to Professor Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh's interim government, to reaffirm New Delhi's commitment to collaboration. The High Commission of India in Bangladesh posted about the call on X, emphasizing India's pledge to work with Bangladesh for peace, security, and development.

Amidst this diplomatic engagement, Bangladesh's interim government, led by Yunus and under military oversight, is striving to restore order after the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5 led to lawlessness and violence. The unrest has particularly affected minority communities, including Hindus, following massive anti-government protests by students.

In a related update, India's Ministry of External Affairs clarified that the opening of the Dumbur dam in Tripura did not cause the recent floods in eastern Bangladesh. The severe flooding resulted from unprecedented rains in the catchment areas of the Gumti River, which runs through both India and Bangladesh. The Ministry stressed that the Dumbur dam is located more than 120 km from the Bangladesh border, and emphasized the importance of India-Bangladesh cooperation in managing river waters and addressing flood challenges.

(With inputs from agencies.)