Mamata Banerjee congratulates Prof Yunus

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has congratulated Prof Mohammad Yunus on being the chief adviser of the newly formed interim government.

“Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Professor Muhammad Yunus and all those who have taken responsibility in Bangladesh. I hope our relationship with them will improve further,” she wrote on her verified Facebook account on Friday.

“I wish for the development, peace, progress, and well-being of all people at all levels in Bangladesh. My many, many good wishes to the students, youth, workers, farmers, and women, starting from everyone there,” she said.

“I hope the crisis will soon pass, and peace will return. May peace return to this world of love of yours and mine. If our neighbouring country is well, we too will be well,” she added.

Earlier, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed best wishes to Professor Muhammad Yunus on the assumption of his new responsibilities as chief adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government.

In a message shared through his verified X handle, Modi said India remains committed to working with Bangladesh to fulfill the shared aspirations of both their peoples for peace, security and development.