Dhaka, May 4 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has said Bangladesh's approach to resolving pending bilateral issues with India will remain unchanged, regardless of which party forms the state government in West Bengal.

Her remarks came as early trends in the West Bengal Assembly elections showed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leading in the state bordering Bangladesh.

When asked about rhetoric from some BJP leaders on the "push-back" of minority Muslims labelled as "illegal", the state minister emphasised that diplomatic challenges persist irrespective of political shifts.

"Regardless of who is in power in India, our issues remain. We must deal with them," Shama said.

"Whether it is the BJP or any other party, ...