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Bangladesh’s Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu has said that religious intolerance in India affects Bangladesh

Details:

Mr. Inu has made this remark at a conference for media professionals
According to him, Bangladesh and India are unique as the (largest) minority community of India is the majority community of Bangladesh.
He added that violence against the minority community in India creates spillover effects in Bangladesh
Mr. Inu reminded India that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had delivered on her promises by cracking down on terrorism and urged India to deliver on the pending promises of sharing of Teesta’s waters.
He further urged a closer cooperation between the two sides on business and security.