Dhaka, July 30 -- Recent reports of Bengali-speaking Muslims being detained and forcibly pushed into Bangladesh without due legal process have triggered widespread outrage, both in India and internationally.
Our newspaper on Tuesday reported that allegations of ethnic profiling and unlawful deportations undermine not only fundamental human rights but also the diplomatic relationship between India and Bangladesh.
The incident in Maharashtra, where three Bengali-speaking workers from West Bengal were deported despite carrying valid Indian identity documents, underscores the gravity of the issue.
Their eventual return, facilitated by the West Bengal Migrant Workers Development Board and the Border Security Force (BSF), highlights both the a...