They say India, which has been siding with one person and one party for too long, should focus on larger picture, build ties with other parties to ‘resettle’ the relationship with its neighbour.

The protests, the largest since Hasina's departure, were held in major cities including Dhaka and Chittagong, drawing massive crowds amid growing fears for the safety of religious minorities.

In a tweet, PM Modi reaffirmed India's dedication to working closely with Bangladesh while stressing the importance of ensuring the safety of Hindus and other minority communities.

Yunus's appointment follows the resignation and flight of Sheikh Hasina after violent student-led protests engulfed the nation, leading to widespread clashes and unrest, leaving more than 500 dead and over a thousand injured.

Yunus, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his groundbreaking work in microfinance through Grameen Bank, arrived in Dhaka on Thursday

The announcement follows a turbulent political landscape marked by the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her subsequent departure from the country amid violent protests.