The US took up human rights issues with Bangladesh's interim government, amid tension with India over attacks on minorities. During a phone call, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan and Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus stressed the importance of protecting human rights, though Bangladesh's official account omitted this discussion.
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