Diplomatic Tensions Rise: India Summons Bangladesh Envoy
Relations between New Delhi and Dhaka have further deteriorated, with India summoning Bangladesh’s High Commissioner
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Relations between New Delhi and Dhaka have further deteriorated, with India summoning Bangladesh’s High Commissioner amid a growing diplomatic dispute. The move comes at a sensitive time, as Bangladesh prepares for national elections early next year.
The latest development follows a similar step taken by Dhaka last week, when it accused India of allowing ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to issue “provocative” statements from Indian soil.
In a statement on Wednesday, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said that Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to India, Riyaz Hamidullah, was summoned on December 17, 2025. During the meeting, India conveyed its deep concerns over the deteriorating security situation in Bangladesh.
The ministry said the envoy’s attention was drawn to the activities of certain extremist elements who have reportedly announced plans that could create security risks around the Indian mission in Dhaka. New Delhi underlined its expectation that Bangladesh would ensure full protection for Indian diplomatic missions and posts in the country.
Tensions escalated further on Tuesday after a Bangladeshi political leader made remarks suggesting that anti-India groups were being given space, adding to the strain in bilateral ties. India reiterated that it has never allowed its territory to be used for activities hostile to Bangladesh.
Dhaka has demanded the extradition of Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to face trial. A Bangladeshi court has sentenced them to death in a crimes against humanity case, holding them responsible for ordering violent action during student protests in 2024.
Bangladesh’s next national election is scheduled for February 12, according to the country’s chief election officer. Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League, which was in power for 15 years before being ousted, has been barred from contesting the polls.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus is currently serving as Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government.
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