Delhi: Yunus’s Press Secretary’s Statement ‘Improper and Politically Motivated’

Special Correspondent

The statement by Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to Bangladesh’s interim government chief advisor Muhammad Yunus, regarding a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dr. Yunus at the Bangkok Summit has been described as improper and politically motivated, according to multiple sources.

Sources said Shafiqul Alam’s social media post presented a version of the meeting with PM Modi that was misleading and politically influenced. He claimed that Yunus discussed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and their personal relationship with Modi, which sources have dismissed as false.

The sources added that such narratives raise questions about the credibility and good faith of Bangladesh’s interim government.

According to the Indian government, the meeting between Prime Minister Modi and Professor Yunus focused on bilateral relations, the security of minority communities in Bangladesh, and border safety. Modi clearly stated that all issues between the two countries should be resolved through bilateral dialogue, and expressed support for Bangladesh’s stability.

Claims made by the Bangladeshi press secretary that Modi made specific comments regarding Yunus’s behavior toward Sheikh Hasina were categorically rejected by the sources. They stated, “Such remarks were made solely for political gain and could damage the atmosphere of trust between the two nations.”

Amid the controversy, the importance of continued communication and cooperation to uphold the long-standing and mutually beneficial relationship between India and Bangladesh was emphasized. Sources said India remains committed to building a constructive relationship with Bangladesh, though such false statements could complicate the process.