Dhaka, May 8 -- Referring to brutality on the pro-Palestinian protesters on the US campuses, Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday said he is willing to know the reaction to the brutality from those who issued statements when Hero Alam was punched in Bangladesh.

"In our country, a statement is issued for punching a mayoral candidate. A statement is issued when Hero Alam is punched, and also statement is issued when the brother of Charmonai Peer is punched," he told reporters.

The Foreign Minister said more than 2000 students have been arrested, and even teachers were not spared. "I am very interested to know what their (US) statement is."

Hasan said they are surprised to see how those who are protesting in the United States are be...