India summons Bangladesh envoy including High Commissioner to New Delhi on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, to express strong concerns over security threats to the Indian mission in Dhaka. The move highlights escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Bangladesh.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called in High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah. Officials drew attention to activities by extremist elements planning disruptions around the Indian High Commission in Dhaka.
India expressed alarm at the deteriorating security environment in Bangladesh. The MEA said it completely rejects a false narrative promoted by extremist groups about recent incidents.
Officials regretted that the interim government in Dhaka had not conducted thorough investigations into those incidents nor shared meaningful evidence with India.
New Delhi expects the interim administration to safeguard diplomatic missions in accordance with international obligations.
Security Concerns Indian Mission Dhaka
The summons follows reports of planned actions by certain groups targeting the Indian diplomatic presence in Dhaka. Extremist elements have announced intentions to create security issues around the mission.
This raises direct security concerns for the Indian mission in Dhaka. India stressed these developments pose serious risks to its diplomats and staff.
The MEA highlighted India’s consistent support for peace and stability in Bangladesh. New Delhi has called for free, fair, inclusive, and credible elections in a peaceful atmosphere.
No immediate response was received from Bangladeshi authorities regarding the summons.
India Bangladesh Relations 2025
Relations between the neighbours have cooled since the former Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, fled to India in August 2024 after mass protests ousted her government.
An interim administration led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus took power. Bangladesh prepares for parliamentary elections on February 12.
Two days earlier, Bangladesh summoned India’s High Commissioner in Dhaka. Dhaka protested statements by Hasina from Indian soil, claiming they could disrupt the polls.
India rejected those assertions, stating it never allows its territory for activities against Bangladesh’s interests.
The latest exchange underscores the ongoing diplomatic tensions between India and Bangladesh. Both sides have traded diplomatic protests in recent days.
India-Bangladesh relations in 2025 are expected to face challenges from political transitions and security issues. Extradition requests for Hasina and others add to the strains.
Why India Summons Bangladesh Envoy?
Ties between India and Bangladesh share deep historical roots from the 1971 liberation war. Cooperation has covered trade, connectivity, and development.
Recent events shifted dynamics. Protests and counter-protests in Bangladesh have raised concerns about law and order ahead of the elections.
India maintains close people-to-people links with Bangladesh. New Delhi supports democratic processes and regional stability.
What’s Next
The reciprocal summons signals potential for further diplomatic tensions between India and Bangladesh if security concerns about the Indian mission in Dhaka persist.
Observers are watching to see whether dialogue resumes to ease strains ahead of Bangladesh’s February elections.
India has reiterated its commitment to peaceful polls. The interim government faces pressure to ensure safety for foreign missions.
Any escalation could affect bilateral cooperation in trade and border management. Both nations share interests in regional peace.
The episode of India summoning the Bangladesh envoy may prompt behind-the-scenes talks to address mutual grievances.
Published in SouthAsianDesk, December 17th, 2025
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