India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has stressed that stability in Bangladesh is of "paramount importance" to the region amid fraught relations between Delhi and Dhaka following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina regime last year. Among the key concerns flagged by the MEA was the "continued release of violent Islamic extremists" convicted of serious crimes. The ministry labelled the issue as a matter of "grave concern", not just for law and order in Bangladesh but for regional and global security as a whole. The MEA, however, pointed out that India was issuing visas to Bangladeshi nationals on a reduced scale due to "some security concerns". It highlighted the importance for both countries to recognise the value of economic and infrastructural linkages in driving regional development.

Source: bd News24 March 30, 2025 07:27 UTC