India lodged a strong protest over what it called the “deteriorating security situation” around its mission in Dhaka.
On Wednesday, the Indian Foreign Ministry summoned Bangladeshi Ambassador Riaz Hamidullah to express its concerns about the actions of some “extremist elements,” the ministry said. He said In a statement.
He added, “We expect the interim government to ensure safety [Indian] “The missions and sites in Bangladesh are in line with its diplomatic obligations,” she added.
This step comes after demonstrators in Bangladesh began marching to the Indian High Commission, demanding the return of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who… He has been in exile in India ever since Student-led protests toppled it last year.
Bangladesh has not responded to India’s comments yet.
Bangladesh on Sunday summoned India’s ambassador in Dhaka to protest the alleged “inflammatory statements” made by Hasina from Indian territory “to undermine the upcoming elections.”
Bangladesh is scheduled to hold elections on February 12 under the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, which took power after Hasina fled to India in August 2024.
India said it “categorically rejects the assertions” of Bangladesh.
Relations between the two countries have been tense since Hasina fled to India following mass protests. Dhaka has repeatedly requested her extradition so that it can stand trial for her alleged crimes.
Last month, a court was held in Bangladesh She was sentenced to death After being found guilty of allowing lethal force to be used against protesters, 1,400 of whom died during the unrest.
Hasina rejected the allegations, saying it was the caretaker government’s way of “nullifying” her. [her party] “The Awami League as a political force” and that it is proud of its government’s human rights record.
Bangladesh National Citizen Party leader Hasnat Abdullah was reported on Monday She warned that Bangladesh would harbor separatists These groups are demanding the isolation of India’s “seven sisters” – the seven states located in the northeast of the country – if Delhi tries to destabilize Dhaka.
It is seen to refer to a narrow corridor in India that lies between Nepal and Bangladesh and connects the rest of India to the northeastern states, proving to be an economic and strategic challenge for Delhi.
The Indian Foreign Ministry said that it “completely rejects the false narrative that extremist elements have sought to create regarding some of the recent events in Bangladesh.”
“It is unfortunate that the interim government did not conduct a comprehensive investigation nor share meaningful evidence with India regarding the incidents,” she added.
Ahead of the elections, political tensions have risen in Bangladesh, and there have been reports of several protests in the past few weeks.
Earlier this week, India closed its visa application center in Dhaka, saying appointments scheduled for the second half of the day would be rescheduled.