Bangladesh's Yunus Denies Anti-Hindu Violence Reports
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has dismissed reports of violence against Hindus in the country, calling them "fake news" spread by India.
"One of the specialities of India right now is fake news. A barrage of fake news,"
Yunus acknowledged "normal conflicts" between neighbours over land and local issues but argued these disputes should not be portrayed as communal violence.
He also rejected several international reports documenting attacks on Hindus following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government last year.
"I would say, government is very alert on that one because this is the one thing that India is always pushing that we are bringing pressure...,"
Author's summary: Yunus denies anti-Hindu violence reports as "fake news".