Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- India has called on Bangladesh to protect its minority communities and ensure proper investigation and resolution of reported incidents of violence against them, expecting the government to handle the matter responsibly.

India's Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal conveyed the position during the ministry's regular briefing on Wednesday.

A journalist cited a statement by the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council ahead of Durga Puja, which alleged that 141 incidents of violence, including murders, targeting minorities had occurred over the past three months.

The journalist noted that no arrests had been made in connection with the incidents and asked for India's position.

Jaiswal also...