India, Feb. 24 -- National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Monday visited an exhibition and attended a panel discussion on the theme of "The never ending persecution of minorities in Bangladesh".

The events were organised by the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) to focus on the "systemic discrimination and violence faced by religious and ethnic minorities in Bangladesh", according to a statement from VIF. Doval's presence underscored "India's deep concern over the plight of minorities in Bangladesh", it said.

The Indian government has repeatedly expressed concern in recent months over the Bangladesh caretaker administration's handling of attacks on the neighbouring country's Hindus and other minorities. Relations between t...