Bangladesh summons the Indian High Commissioner

• Bangladesh agitated over anti-Bangladesh protests in India

• Earlier, India had summoned the Bangladeshi Ambassador

Dhaka (Bangladesh) – Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, was summoned by the Muhammad Yunus Government to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Verma was asked to be present at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the morning of December 23rd. Bangladeshi officials raised the issue of alleged violent demonstrations that took place near the Bangladeshi High Commissions in New Delhi, Kolkata, and other Indian cities. Concerns were expressed regarding the security of the Bangladeshi High Commission in India and its staff. This reaction is considered to have come after India had earlier summoned the Bangladeshi Ambassador.

According to the Bangladeshi daily ‘Prothom Alo’, Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam summoned the Indian High Commissioner. According to diplomatic sources, Pranay Verma was requested to strengthen the security of the Bangladeshi High Commissions located in various places in India. This is the second time in the last 10 days that the Indian High Commissioner has been summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

High Commissioner summoned repeatedly

During the tenure of the Interim Government of Muhammad Yunus, which was established in August 2024, India’s High Commissioner has been summoned at least six times in the wake of various incidents. On December 14th of this month, Pranay Verma was also summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to reports, India has been asked to return individuals who may have crossed into Indian territory after being involved in the attack on Usman Hadi.

India’s stance

The Indian Government has stated that it is fully fulfilling its responsibility under the Vienna Convention to ensure the security of foreign high commissions located within Indian territory. India is also continuously monitoring the ongoing violence and instability in Bangladesh.

Ensure security for everyone in Bangladesh : UN chief warns Bangladesh

In the context of the ongoing violence in Bangladesh, and the targeting of religious minorities, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres’ spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, issued a statement saying that they are concerned about the situation in Bangladesh. It is the responsibility of the Bangladeshi Government to ensure the security of every citizen, regardless of their religion. (Since no country gives importance to the United Nations, it is unlikely that this warning will have any effect on Bangladesh – Editor).

Expectations from the Interim Government

The spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General expressed the expectation that the Muhammad Yunus Government will make every effort to ensure the security of every Bangladeshi citizen. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, also appealed to the people of Bangladesh to maintain peace and stop the violence. He stated that it is necessary to create a safe and peaceful environment before the elections scheduled for February.

Protect minorities and re-establish the rule of law : American lawmakers

American lawmakers have strongly condemned the incident of a Hindu youth being burned alive and demanded that “the Bangladesh Government ensure the safety of religious minorities and re-establish the rule of law.” Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democratic congressman from Illinois, termed the killing of Hindu youth Deepu Chandra Das as targeted violence and said that the incident is indicative of the growing instability and unrest in the country. He stated that a transparent investigation and strict action against the culprits are essential. He said he was deeply saddened by the mob killing of Deepu Chandra Das. He also clarified that the Government should not only punish the culprits but also take immediate steps to protect the Hindu community and other minorities from further violence.

Jennifer Rajkumar, a member of the New York State Assembly, also described the incident as extremely horrific. She noted that it reveals a disturbing pattern of religious persecution in Bangladesh. According to Jennifer Rajkumar, data from the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council shows that between August 2024 and July 2025, there have been more than 2,400 attacks on minorities and more than 150 temples have been vandalized.

The American lawmakers clarified that protecting religious freedom and human rights is a collective responsibility not only of Bangladesh but of the entire world.

Editorial Perspectives

• This is called ‘The pot calling the kettle black !’ When India questioned Bangladesh about the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, their murders, and the attempted attack on the Indian embassy, ​​Bangladesh, instead of answering, questioned India in return. It is now imperative to teach Bangladesh a lesson without delay using military.
• If even an insignificant country like Bangladesh is repeatedly insulting India, then India should sever all ties with Bangladesh and show its place.