Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:12pm on 03 Dec 2024,Tuesday India Global
Bangladesh summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma to discuss rising tensions over violence against Hindu minorities and a recent protest at its Agartala Assistant High Commission. Acting Foreign Secretary Reaz Hamidullah chaired the meeting. Verma emphasized India's commitment to fostering positive bilateral ties and mutual benefits through trade, power transmission, and security cooperation. Bangladesh expressed concerns over local police inaction during the Agartala protest, which left its mission staff feeling insecure. India called the incident "deeply regrettable" and pledged increased security at Bangladeshi missions nationwide. The diplomatic dialogue comes amid heightened tensions following Sheikh Hasina’s departure to India.
