Bangladeshis in S'pore condemn radicalised countrymen for their actions and views

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
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

SINGAPORE - 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 even as they condemned their actions,

Mr Abdul Khaeer Mohammed Mohsin, editor of Banglar Kantha, a Bengali newspaper here, said on Wednesday (Nov 25) that Bangladeshis in Singapore are "very sad" on hearing the news.

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.