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Indian prime minister Narendra Modi on Thursday night congratulated Professor Muhammad Yunus on the assumption of his new responsibilities as chief adviser to the newly formed interim government.

‘My best wishes to Professor Muhammad Yunus on the assumption of his new responsibilities. We hope for an early return to normalcy, ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities,’ Modi wrote in a statement shared on social platform X, formerly Twitter.

Immediately after Nobel Laureate Yunus was sworn in as the chief adviser of the interim government, the Indian prime minister said in the statement that India remains committed to working with Bangladesh to fulfill the shared aspirations of both our peoples for peace, security and development.

A 17-member interim government was formed on Thursday days after Awami League president Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled to India on Monday amid students-led mass uprising against her regime.

Earlier on the day, the United States Department of State said that the US was ready to work with Bangladesh’s interim government to be led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus.

‘We understand Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus has agreed to lead Bangladesh’s interim government.  We stand ready to work with the interim government, as it charts a democratic future for the people of Bangladesh,’ said a spokesperson of the US Department of State in a statement on Thursday.

The US, however, urged all parties to refrain from further violence and called for full accountability of all perpetrators of violence. 

‘We express our deep concern and sadness about reports of deaths, human rights abuses, and injuries over the past weeks.  We share our deepest condolences with all who have lost loved ones and those who are suffering,’ said the statement.

It said that the interim government would play a vital role in establishing long-term peace and political stability in Bangladesh.  

‘All decisions regarding the interim government should respect democratic principles, rule of law, and the will of the Bangladeshi people,’ the spokesperson said, adding that they would continue to monitor developments in Bangladesh.