NN Online:
Bangladesh has reacted to India’s remarks regarding the demolition of the historic Dhanmondi-32 residence, calling them “unexpected and undesirable.”
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Mohammad Rafiqul Alam made these remarks on Sunday while responding to a question.
He said, “This statement by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs on the internal affairs of Bangladesh is “unexpected and undesirable. We have seen various adverse situations in the neighbouring country but Bangladesh does not officially make any statement on the internal affairs of any state.”
The spokesperson said Bangladesh also expresses the same expectation from others.
Earlier, India said the act of vandalism at the historic residence of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman should be “strongly condemned.”
Indian Foreign Affairs Ministry’s Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Thursday said, “It is regrettable that the historic residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a symbol of the heroic resistance of the people of Bangladesh against the forces of occupation and oppression, was destroyed on February 5.
“All those who value the freedom struggle that nurtured Bangla identity and pride are aware of the importance of this residence for the national consciousness of Bangladesh.”
Terming the vandalism at Dhanmondi-32 residence unfortunate and unexpected, the interim government said it was manifestation of people’s anger incited by the “provocative remarks” made by fugitive Sheikh Hasina from India against the July uprising.
The interim government, in a statement on Thursday, urged India to ensure that its territory is not used to promote instability in Bangladesh and prevent Sheikh Hasina from issuing further remarks.
