US EditionDhaka Summons Indian Envoy After Protests at Bangladesh High Commission
Bangladesh condemned violent protests at its missions in India and demanded a thorough investigation while consular services remain suspended amid diplomatic tensions.
- On Tuesday, Bangladesh's Foreign Ministry summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma in Dhaka and lodged a strong protest over violent protests at its diplomatic missions in India.
- Following reports about the murder plotters, mobs targeted the Indian High Commission in Dhaka and protests erupted at the Bangladesh visa processing centre in Siliguri after main suspects fled to India.
- On December 23, 2025, Hindu activists burned an effigy outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, while Delhi police deployed 1,500 officers who stopped protesters around 800 metres from the gate.
- Consular operations were temporarily suspended, affecting visa processing as Bangladesh halted services at its High Commission and Assistant High Commission of Bangladesh in Agartala from Monday, while India paused work at Indian Visa Application Centres, with IVAC Chittagong reopening after security improves.
- Amid unrest after Sharif Osman Hadi's death, the row has wider political resonance as India denied any security breach and Bangladesh interim administration entirely rejected that denial.
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India summons Bangladesh High Commissioner for second time in a week amid strained ties
India on Tuesday summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner M Riaz Hamidullah for the second time in a week, amid escalating diplomatic tensions between the two neighbours. Hamidullah arrived at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) shortly after being called in. Bangladesh summons Indian envoy The latest development came just hours after Bangladesh summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma in Dhaka to express "grave concerns" over the security…
Bangladesh summons Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma, expresses ‘deep concern over violent protests’ outside missions
The Bangladesh government called upon New Delhi to take necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of its diplomatic missions and related facilities in India.
Dhaka summons Indian envoy after protests at Bangladesh High Commission
Hundreds approach Bangladesh embassy, protest against lynching of Dipu Das, demand safety of Hindus; Dhaka calls for probe and says ‘premeditated violence’ against diplomatic missions ‘undermines’ mutual respect
Unprecedented Decline in Bangladesh-India Diplomatic Ties
by Sheikh Arif (Dhaka Bureau) Diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and India have reached an unprecedented decline. A culture of mutual blame- at both the public and diplomatic levels- has further chilled the relationship. The situation has escalated to the point where, as of December 22, both countries have officially announced the suspension of their regular visa services. This escalating tension between the two neighbors has sparked widesp…
Calculated state-sponsored hooliganism: BJP on Kolkata Police action at march to Bangladesh mission
New Delhi, Dec 23 (PTI) The BJP slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday for the police action against those protesting the alleged attack on minorities in Bangladesh, terming it a "calculated state-sponsored hooliganism" to silence the voices demanding justice for "persecuted Hindus" in the neighbouring country.Hundreds of supporters of a pro-Hindutva outfit, protesting the alleged attack on minorities in the neighbouring c…
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