Foreign Minister Dr. AK Abdul Moman said, “Bangladesh is a democratic country, where people have the right to express their opinions and the government is not worried about it.”
Bangladesh has denied any security threats for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit this weekend and said “some” leftist and radical Islamic groups are against his visit, but he has “no concern” Doesn’t matter “.
Prime Minister Modi will visit Bangladesh from March 26 to 27 to attend the Golden Jubilee of the country’s independence and the centenary celebrations of its founder ‘Bangabandhu’ Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. This will be his first visit to a foreign country since the outbreak of the Coronavirus epidemic.
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr. AK Abdul Moman told reporters on Saturday night, “We are proud to invite (Modi) to Bangladesh … People are with us (government).”
Mr Moman said “only a few can oppose this visit and allow them to do so”. “There is nothing to worry about (their opposition),” he said.
“Bangladesh is a democratic country, where people have the right to express their opinions and the government is not worried about it,” he said, adding that the protesters are “low in numbers” and only take advantage of “freedom of expression” Have been.
Prime Minister Modi and the Heads of Government of Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Maldives and the government will be among the distinguished foreign guests to attend the function under separate programs.
Mr. Moman said that the authorities have taken every necessary step to ensure the safety of all foreign dignitaries.
Some staunch Islamists, leftist groups and civil society members recently protested against Mr. Modi’s visit, citing India’s new civil law.
Meanwhile, Junior Foreign Minister Shahariyar Alam urged that “those who are giving different opinions to show respect for the invited guests if they have respect for Bangabandhu as Father of the Nation and love for the country”.
He specifically called on groups and figures associated with the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to stop “demonstrating double standards after opposing Mr Modi’s visit as he appeased him during his first term in the government had tried.”
During his visit, Mr. Modi will visit two Hindu temples in the south-west Shatrakhira and Gopalganj districts, including the largely Hindu Matua community, of which they are from West Bengal in large numbers.
Asked if there was any connection between Mr Modi’s contact with the Matua community and elections in West Bengal, Mr Alam said: “It is not a concern for Bangladesh if their visit has anything to do with politics.”
He said, “We are happy that Modi will visit various places outside Dhaka. He is our guest and he is keen to go outside Dhaka. It will help in our tourism sector. So, it is a good thing for us.” said.
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