Prof Yunus Condemns Kashmir Attack, Reaffirms Anti-Terror Stand

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday strongly condemned the heinous act in Kashmir.

"We strongly condemn this heinous act. Let me reaffirm Bangladesh's resolute stand against terrorism," he said in a message to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Kashmir incident.

Gunmen shot and killed at least 26 tourists on Tuesday at a resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir, police said, in what appeared to be a major shift in a regional conflict in which tourists have largely been spared, according to a report run by AP.

"Please accept my deepest condolences over the losses of life resulting from the terrorist attack that took place in Kashmir's Pahalgam," Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam told UNB quoting the Chief Adviser.

The Chief Adviser is now visiting Qatar to attend the Earthna Summit in Doha.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a separate statement, said Bangladesh strongly condemns the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir in India, resulting in the tragic loss of innocent lives.

“Bangladesh extends deepest condolence to the families of the victims and expresses heartfelt sympathy to all those affected by the mindless act of violence," said the MoFA on Wednesday.

Bangladesh reiterated its "unwavering commitment" to the global fight against terrorism.