Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged calm and restraint following the recent political unrest in Bangladesh. The ministry showed support for the violence’s victims and highlighted the importance of a structured return to democratic procedures. “We call for calm and restraint by all and stress the importance of an orderly return to the democratic process. We are confident that the strong and resilient people of Bangladesh will be able to ensure a smooth transition towards peace and stability,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal said in a statement on Wednesday.
The Ministry also offered condolences to the families of those who were killed in the recent violence. “We are deeply concerned about the loss of lives and properties during the protests over the last few weeks in Bangladesh. We convey our sincere condolences and sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives and wish all those injured a speedy and full recovery,” it added.
In view to the ongoing unrest in Bangladesh, the North East Students’ Organisation (NESO) has appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah to take action against illegal immigration into the North Eastern states from Bangladesh. The organisation has also asked that no Bangladeshi nationals be granted asylum or allowed to settle in the North East region.
In a letter to the Union Home Minister, NESO emphasised the need for the government of India to ensure that the border between North East India and Bangladesh is rigorously and effectively monitored to detect any attempts at illegal migration from across the border. “The NESO would like to draw your attention with regard to the tumultuous events in the neighbouring country of Bangladesh where a civil war-like situation is taking place. Such a situation can have serious ramifications in India, especially in the North East Region where four states share a common international boundary with Bangladesh,” the NESO said.
