Among the key concerns flagged by the MEA was the "continued release of violent Islamic extremists" convicted of serious crimes. The MEA noted a shift in Bangladesh's political landscape after the Awami League's 15-year rule was ended by a mass uprising in August, 2024. It also cited public statements made by Bangladesh's Chief of Army Staff Waker-uz-Zaman, highlighting the growing threat posed by "factionalism" and "political unrest". External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also met Bangladesh's foreign affairs advisor on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York in September 2024, it added. The MEA, however, pointed out that India was issuing visas to Bangladeshi nationals on a reduced scale due to "some security concerns".

Source: bd News24 March 29, 2025 14:57 UTC