New Delhi, Dec. 21 -- Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Sunday expressed serious concern over the ongoing developments in Bangladesh, describing the situation as alarming for the South Asian region.

Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Jha referred to the political upheaval in the neighbouring country following the recent wave of violence triggered by the death of a Hindu man and youth leader, Sharif Osman Hadi.

"The events in Bangladesh are a cause for concern. Even after the coup happened there, we said we should keep a close eye on developments. I'm almost taken aback. The way things have unfolded, this region of South Asia needs to be watched very carefully and seriously, and I would expect and urge my government to take s...