Dhaka rejects Indian media reports
Wednesday, 5 September 2007
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed its dissatisfaction over reports in both print and electronic media in India linking Bangladeshi nationals or 'outfits' to the recent blasts in Hyderabad, reports UNB.
A Foreign Ministry release Tuesday said the Indian media are trying to portray Bangladesh as a hotbed of terrorism and such reports are disturbing and clearly motivated.
It said the Bangladesh position on terrorism is clear and unequivocal, as Bangladesh abhors terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and is committed to cooperating with the international community in combating global terrorism.
Bangladesh and India have recently held a very successful meeting at the Home Secretary-level where the two countries have agreed to share information on security matters, the release added.
So far, Bangladesh has not received any request for information in connection with the Hyderabad blasts and there have been no arrests in Bangladesh in this connection.
Bangladesh urged the Indian media to refrain from such sensationalism as this is neither helpful in the fight against terrorism nor in fostering better relations between the two countries.
A Foreign Ministry release Tuesday said the Indian media are trying to portray Bangladesh as a hotbed of terrorism and such reports are disturbing and clearly motivated.
It said the Bangladesh position on terrorism is clear and unequivocal, as Bangladesh abhors terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and is committed to cooperating with the international community in combating global terrorism.
Bangladesh and India have recently held a very successful meeting at the Home Secretary-level where the two countries have agreed to share information on security matters, the release added.
So far, Bangladesh has not received any request for information in connection with the Hyderabad blasts and there have been no arrests in Bangladesh in this connection.
Bangladesh urged the Indian media to refrain from such sensationalism as this is neither helpful in the fight against terrorism nor in fostering better relations between the two countries.