NEW DELHI, December 17 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Riaz Hamidullah to convey India’s strong concerns over the deteriorating security environment in Bangladesh.
According to an MEA statement, the High Commissioner’s attention was drawn to the activities of certain extremist elements who have announced plans to create a security threat around the Indian Mission in Dhaka.
The MEA said, “India completely rejects the false narrative sought to be created by extremist elements regarding certain recent events in Bangladesh. It is unfortunate that the interim government has neither conducted a thorough investigation nor shared meaningful evidence with India regarding the incidents.”
“India has close and friendly relations with the people of Bangladesh, rooted in the liberation struggle and strengthened through various developmental and people-to-people initiatives. We are in favor of peace and stability in Bangladesh and have consistently called for free, fair, inclusive, and credible elections conducted in a peaceful atmosphere,” the statement added.
The MEA further stated that it expects the interim government to ensure the safety of Missions and Posts in Bangladesh in accordance with its diplomatic obligations.
The summons come following events such as anti-India rhetoric by National Citizen Party leader Hasnat Abdullah, who publicly threatened to isolate India’s Seven Sisters states and provide refuge to Northeast separatists if Bangladesh were destabilized. Abdullah is known for his strong anti-India stance.
Earlier, Bangladesh’s Victory Day was celebrated with a cultural program at the Embassy of Bangladesh in Delhi. High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah emphasized Bangladesh’s commitment to fulfilling the aspirations of its people, particularly the younger generation, and highlighted the country’s youthful population.
Hamidullah underscored that Bangladesh and India share a mutually beneficial relationship focused on prosperity, peace, and regional security. He noted the interdependence of the two countries and the importance of their partnership.
He said, “The whole of Bangladesh, and all of us, are committed to fulfilling the aspirations of our people, especially the younger generation. We have a very young demography… We believe our relationship with India is in our shared interest. We have mutual interdependence… We are fully focused on prosperity, peace, and security in the region.”
The event celebrated Bangladesh’s culture and heritage, commemorating its liberation and independence, with the High Commissioner’s remarks reflecting the country’s dedication to advancing its people’s interests and strengthening ties with India.
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