- Bangladesh summons Indian envoy amid security concerns
- Bangladesh missions in India face heightened security focus
Bangladesh has summoned the Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka over concerns related to the security of Bangladeshi diplomatic missions located in India. The development reflects rising diplomatic engagement between the two neighbours on matters linked to mission safety and related incidents.
According to the provided input, Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, was summoned on Tuesday to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka. The meeting was called amid concerns over the security of Bangladeshi missions in various parts of India. Prothomalo.com reported the development, citing official sources.
Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam summoned the Indian envoy, diplomatic sources confirmed. The sources said the discussion focused on the emerging security situation surrounding Bangladesh missions located in India, including those in New Delhi and Kolkata. Officials conveyed their concerns directly to the Indian High Commissioner during the meeting.
Diplomatic sources further stated that Verma was requested to ensure strengthened security for Bangladeshi missions operating in different parts of India. The emphasis, according to the sources, was on maintaining safety and preventing any untoward incidents involving diplomatic establishments. However, no additional details on specific threats or incidents were mentioned in the input.
This was not the first time the Indian High Commissioner was called to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in recent days. The input notes that this marked the second such summons in the past 10 days. Earlier, Verma was summoned to the Foreign Ministry on December 14. That meeting, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, sought India’s cooperation to prevent the attackers who assaulted Inquilab Moncho convener Sharif Osman Hadi from fleeing to India.
The input also states that the neighbouring country’s envoy has been summoned at least six times over various incidents during the tenure of the interim government. These repeated diplomatic engagements highlight ongoing concerns and discussions between the two countries on security-related issues.
Meanwhile, diplomatic sources confirmed the latest meeting without disclosing further outcomes or commitments beyond the request for enhanced security. The report underscores the importance Bangladesh is placing on the safety of its missions abroad, particularly in India, where several key diplomatic offices are located.
The matter continues to draw attention as both sides engage through official channels to address the stated concerns, as reflected in the repeated summons and discussions cited in the input.
