Bangladeshis condemn actions of radicalised countrymen

Mr Abdul Khaeer Mohammed Mohsin, editor of a Bengali newspaper in Singapore, said Bangladeshis in the country are very sad on hearing news that their countrymen were picked up during the security crackdown. PHOTO: ST FILE
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The news of Bangladesh nationals being picked up during a recent security crackdown in Singapore has caused their countrymen here to worry that it may lead to discrimination against them.

Mr Abdul Khaeer Mohammed Mohsin, editor of Banglar Kantha, a Bengali newspaper here, yesterday said Bangladeshis in Singapore were ''very sad'' on hearing the news.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on November 26, 2020, with the headline Bangladeshis condemn actions of radicalised countrymen. Subscribe