New Delhi/IBNS, April 18 -- India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday slammed Bangladesh over its remark on the violent anti-Waqf protests by Muslims in West Bengal's Murshidabad district and advocated Dhaka to protect the rights of its own minorities.

The MEA's response comes after Bangladesh press secretary Shafiqul Alam said, as quoted by NDTV, "We urge the Government of India and West Bengal to take all steps to fully protect the minority Muslim population."

The tension gripped the Muslim-dominated Murshidabad district after three people were killed, railway tracks were blocked, and there was arson and vandalism by the violent protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act held primarily in Jangipur, Samserganj, Dhuliyan and S...