India, April 4 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday directly conveyed India's deep concerns about the safety of Bangladesh's Hindus and other minorities to interim government chief Muhammad Yunus and said he expects Dhaka to ensure their security and thoroughly investigate instances of atrocities against them.

The two leaders met for the first time since the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government in student-led protests last August on the margins of the Bimstec Summit in Bangkok. The security of Bangladesh's minorities has emerged as the most contentious issue between the two sides since then, with New Delhi repeatedly urging Dhaka to ensure their security.

Several other contentious issues, including the caretaker administration's ...