The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urgently summoned Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, back to Dhaka. The High Commissioner has been called to discuss bilateral relations. The foreign affairs adviser has acknowledged multiple times that there are strains in the bilateral relationship. Meanwhile, protests in Delhi and threats against the High Commissioner have led to the suspension of visa and consular services at Delhi and two other assistant missions. Additionally, Dhaka expressed concern over the persecution of minorities in India, rejecting comments made by India on the matter.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 30, 2025 08:53 UTC