Bangladesh registers protest against Mamata Banerjee's 'shelter for refugees' remark

Bangladesh registers protest against Mamata Banerjee's 'shelter for refugees' remark

The Bangladesh government on Tuesday (July 23) officially lodged a protest against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent statement about offering "shelter to helpless people" from violence-hit Bangladesh. The neighbouring country has sent an official note to India regarding the matter.

Dhaka objects to Mamata Banerjee’s ‘shelter helpless Bangladeshis’ comment

We want to make it clear that Banerjee’s comments have a lot of scope for confusion, Bangladesh’s foreign minister said.

‘Have excellent ties with Mamata Banerjee, but…’: Bangladesh reacts to 'shelter' offer

Bangladesh's foreign minister Hasan Mahmud said that the West Bengal chief minister's remarks could create confusion and mislead people.

Bangladesh objects to Mamata Banerjee's 'shelter for refugees' remark

The Bangladesh Foreign Minister stated that Mamata Banerjee's comments on sheltering people from Bangladesh "have a lot of potential for confusion".

Bangladesh protests: Mamata Banerjee offers refuge to 'affectees'

India’s West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that her state government would provide shelter to people fleeing violence in Bangladesh if they seek refuge in Bengal. Speaking at a mega ‘Martyrs’ Day’ rally in Kolkata, Banerjee emphasized the humanitarian duty to aid those in need, referencing the United Nations’ resolution on refugee protection. “I cannot speak anything about Bangladesh as it is another country. The Indian governm…