'B'desh interim govt seeks ties with India, but Hasina's remarks unhelpful'

Bangladesh's interim government wants to work closely with India to promote bilateral relations, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said on Wednesday, but indicated that deposed premier Sheikh Hasina's public statement from India are "not conducive" to fostering better bilateral ties. Hossain's statement came after Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma paid a courtesy call on him and discussed bilateral ties in the wake of the recent developments in Bangladesh, which witnessed large scale violence and attacks on minorities and temples. During the meeting, Hossain said Bangladesh wants to work closely with India to promote bilateral relations and stressed more people-centric engagement' in the upcoming days. Hossain affirmed the interim government's commitment to ensure the peaceful coexistence of different communities in Bangladesh, including the minorities. This was Verma's first meeting with Hossain after the formation of the interim government following the fall of the ..