US national security advisor Jake Sullivan and Bangladesh's interim chief adviser Muhammad Yunus reaffirm their commitment to human rights amid escalating violence against minority Hindus. Sullivan reiterates US support for a stable and democratic Bangladesh, while discussing the challenges faced by the country.
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