Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said he received a phone call from Prof Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser of the interim government in Bangladesh, and exchanged views on the prevailing situation in that country

'We call on security forces to ensure that no one engaging in peaceful protest is harmed'

Says Modi in Independence Day speech

The United States is in touch with India and other countries in the region regarding the recent developments in Bangladesh and is seeking an end to the violence there, said a State Department official.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called back seven of Bangladesh’s ambassadors who are on contractual postings overseas.

Amid reports of attacks on Hindus and minorities in Bangladesh, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day of India yesterday, called for peace.

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has assured Bangladesh’s interim government of supporting its efforts to restore law and order for a peaceful transition to democracy.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called back seven of Bangladesh's ambassadors who were on contractual postings overseas

President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe made a congratulatory phone call to Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim may visit Bangladesh soon at the invitation of Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ambassador Yao Wen yesterday called on Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain and discussed issues of mutual interest.

The United Kingdom today pledged its support to the interim government as it works to restore peace and order, ensure accountability and chart a peaceful pathway to an inclusive, prosperous and democratic future for the people of Bangladesh

Denmark today said it wants the interim government to focus on good governance, respect human rights and democracy, and conduct impartial investigations into the many tragic deaths during the recent protests

Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma today said India is interested to work with the interim government led by Prof Muhammad Yunus

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government to continue to make every effort to be inclusive.

The US Embassy in Dhaka said it is currently closed to routine consular services until further notice

The interim government is committed to promoting and protecting the fundamental rights and freedoms, said Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain.

Says Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, fears Pakistan and China may 'fish in troubled waters'

The interim government today sought the support and cooperation of the international community in its efforts to implement essential policy and institutional reforms for a democratic and prosperous future for the country

The international community has expressed its readiness to work with the interim government and its chief Prof Muhammad Yunus who took oath on Thursday, three days after the fall of the Awami League government following an upsurge.