Archive · 18 Dec 2025
India Summons Bangladesh Envoy Over Security Concerns
India was worried about the safety of its office in Bangladesh, so they called the Bangladesh ambassador to talk about it.
Some people in Bangladesh made threats and said bad things about India.
India also closed one of its visa offices in Bangladesh because of these threats.
There was a plan for a protest march to the Indian office in Dhaka.
Meanwhile, a worker from a political party in Bangladesh was killed, and his party says other groups did it to scare people.
India wants Bangladesh to be peaceful and have fair elections.
India summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner M Riaz Hamidullah over security concerns and threats to its mission in Dhaka.
Anti-India rhetoric by National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah sparked concerns about the safety of the Indian High Commission.
A protest march was planned to the Indian mission in Dhaka by the July Oikyo Mancho group demanding the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
India closed its visa centre in Dhaka and summoned Bangladesh's envoy due to threats to its mission and anti-India rhetoric.
The Awami League accuses the interim government of failing to maintain law and order, leading to increased violence, including the death of worker Riyad Hossain.
- Who
- India summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner M Riaz Hamidullah over security concerns. Awami League worker Riyad Hossain was allegedly killed by BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami members.
- What
- India expressed concerns about the security of its mission in Dhaka and the deteriorating security environment in Bangladesh. A protest march was planned to the Indian mission in Dhaka.
- When
- The incident occurred on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
- Where
- The attack took place in Bangladesh. The Indian visa centre closed in Dhaka.
- Why
- The Awami League alleges the attack was to spread fear and assert dominance. India acted due to threats to its mission and anti-India rhetoric.
- Victim
- Riyad Hossain
- Accused Groups
- BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami
- Incident Date
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Indian Visa Centre Status
- Closed in Dhaka
- Indian Visa Centres in Bangladesh
- 16
- Annual Visa Applications Processed
- 22 lakh
- Authorized Visa Agency in Bangladesh
- State Bank of India
- Bangladesh High Commissioner in India
- M Riaz Hamidullah
- NCP Leader
- Hasnat Abdullah
- Protest Group
- July Oikyo Mancho
- Interim Government Head
- Muhammad Yunus
- Former Prime Minister
- Sheikh Hasina
Sources
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