Bangladesh registers protest against Mamata Banerjee's 'shelter for refugees' remark
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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.
On 21 July, in the wake of escalating violence and protests in Bangladesh, Mamata Banerjee said the state would keep its doors open for the “distressed people” of the neighbouring country and provide them shelter.
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…
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