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Bangladesh refuses Tulsi Gabbard’s criticism on supposed abuse of minorities
(MENAFN) Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has strongly rejected recent remarks by US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard regarding the alleged mistreatment of religious minorities in the country.
During an interview with Indian news channel NDTV, Gabbard claimed that Bangladesh has a long history of persecuting Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, and other religious minorities. She described the situation as a major concern for former US President Donald Trump’s administration, citing threats posed by “Islamic terrorism” and an alleged push for an Islamist caliphate in the country.
In response, Yunus’ office issued a statement on Facebook, criticizing Gabbard’s comments as “unfounded” and “misleading.” The statement argued that her remarks unfairly generalized an entire nation and harmed Bangladesh’s global reputation. It also highlighted the country’s traditionally inclusive approach to Islam and its commitment to combating extremism.
The Bangladeshi government urged public figures to be responsible with their words, warning that uninformed statements could inflame sectarian tensions. While acknowledging challenges related to extremism, the statement emphasized that Bangladesh has been actively collaborating with international partners, including the US, to address these concerns through law enforcement and counterterrorism measures.
Dhaka further rejected Gabbard’s assertion that Bangladesh is linked to efforts to establish an Islamist caliphate, arguing that such claims undermine its efforts to maintain peace and stability.
The issue of minority persecution has been a point of contention between Bangladesh and India, particularly since last year’s regime change, which saw former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ousted following weeks of violent protests. Hasina fled to India, and the current government has been seeking her extradition to face charges, including alleged “crimes against humanity.”
Despite tensions, Yunus recently expressed a desire to mend ties with New Delhi and move past past political disputes.
During an interview with Indian news channel NDTV, Gabbard claimed that Bangladesh has a long history of persecuting Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, and other religious minorities. She described the situation as a major concern for former US President Donald Trump’s administration, citing threats posed by “Islamic terrorism” and an alleged push for an Islamist caliphate in the country.
In response, Yunus’ office issued a statement on Facebook, criticizing Gabbard’s comments as “unfounded” and “misleading.” The statement argued that her remarks unfairly generalized an entire nation and harmed Bangladesh’s global reputation. It also highlighted the country’s traditionally inclusive approach to Islam and its commitment to combating extremism.
The Bangladeshi government urged public figures to be responsible with their words, warning that uninformed statements could inflame sectarian tensions. While acknowledging challenges related to extremism, the statement emphasized that Bangladesh has been actively collaborating with international partners, including the US, to address these concerns through law enforcement and counterterrorism measures.
Dhaka further rejected Gabbard’s assertion that Bangladesh is linked to efforts to establish an Islamist caliphate, arguing that such claims undermine its efforts to maintain peace and stability.
The issue of minority persecution has been a point of contention between Bangladesh and India, particularly since last year’s regime change, which saw former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ousted following weeks of violent protests. Hasina fled to India, and the current government has been seeking her extradition to face charges, including alleged “crimes against humanity.”
Despite tensions, Yunus recently expressed a desire to mend ties with New Delhi and move past past political disputes.
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